The Kannapolis Fire Department will host a Fire Truck Parade, food drive and bloodmobile event on Friday, October 2, 2026. The parade will begin at 6 p.m.
Bring a chair and enjoy seeing fire trucks, old and new, from departments throughout the region.
The parade route will begin at Biotechnology Lane and Laureate Way, travel Laureate Way to Northeast Research Campus Drive, and back onto Laureate Way. The parade will end at the intersection of Watson Creek Drive and Laureate Way.
From 3–6 p.m., community members are invited to meet Kannapolis firefighters and drop off canned food donations. Firefighters will be stationed at the intersection of Laureate Way and Watson Creek Drive to collect non-perishable food donations.
Suggested food donations include:
- Canned meats
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Spaghetti sauce
- Spaghetti noodles
- Canned fruit
- Pork and beans
- Pudding cups
All donated items will benefit local families through Cooperative Christian Ministry.
From 2–7 p.m., community members can also help save lives by donating blood. OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be on–site from 2–7 p.m. at the intersection of Laureate Way and Watson Creek Drive. Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled at: www.oneblood.org/donate-now.html.
Please note the roundabout in front of City Hall will be closed during the parade. However, both City Hall parking lots will remain open and available for public parking.
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