CMPD Independence Festival: Back to School Bash with free school supplies and more on Aug. 1

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Jody Mace

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department — Independence Division is hosting its annual Independence Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Walmart, 1830 Galleria Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina.

This is a free event featuring:

Free school supplies
Food and refreshments
Games and activities
Community giveaways
Meeting local officers
More

We received this information in a press release from CMPD.

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Walmart, 1830 Galleria Blvd