Elks festivities planned this week
WPDE News 15’s Tonya Brown will serve as grand marshal for the Pee Dee United Elks Lodge 1679 & Excelsior Temple 790 annual parade Oct. 5 in downtown Darlington.
Brown will sign autographs at the cookout following the parade as well.
The Pee Dee United Elks Lodge 1679 & Excelsior Temple 790 annual festivities are a multiday series of events. The festivities typically draw 3,000 visitors to town.
The activities begin Oct. 4, with a meet-and-greet at the lodge, 836 Timmonsville Highway, followed by a Bourbon Street Disco at 9 p.m.
The annual Parade and Cookout will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5, and the event will conclude with the Annual Dance from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the lodge.
For more information, contact Ronald Travis, 843-453-4144, or Elaine Reed, 843-307-7086.