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Tucker Day 2022:
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ike many cities around the world, Tucker is moving past the COVID-19 pandemic and getting back to public celebrations, including its signature celebration, Tucker Day. COVID cancelled the event in 2020, and fear of the virus still lingered in September 2021 as organizers held a delayed event over Labor Day weekend. On May 7, 2022, Tucker Day returns to its regular Saturday before Mother’s Day and a new normalcy, with less attention on masking and social distancing and a renewed emphasis on reconnecting with community and your neighbor. “Last year, Tucker Day was moved to September due to Covid, but we had a great crowd and much enthusiasm for neighbors being able to gather without fear,” said Honey van de Kreke, co-manager of Main Street Tucker Alliance and one of the event organizers. “With it back to Mother’s Day weekend this year, Tucker Day will be a great place to purchase gifts, as well as enjoy some family time and see local artists and hear performers with a variety of music and talent. There will also be a Kids Zone that should excite youngsters with games and a scavenger hunt.” Van de Kreke estimates that this year’s crowds will be back to pre-COVID levels, which at the 2019 Tucker Day topped 4,000. She also expects booth rentals to sell out well before the May date. “Many of our vendors last year were new, and are returning this year, due to excellent sales.”
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Local arts and crafts will offer plenty of opportunities for shopping.
For details, including a list of vendors and a schedule for stage performances, visit tuckerday.com. Check online for booth availability and to reserve space.
Come on down to downtown Tucker on Saturday, May 7 for Tucker Day 2022 and a day filled with fun! And don’t forget the parade!
9:00 a.m. Opening ceremony, including the Pledge of Allegiance, Presentation of Colors, and National Anthem. 10:00 a.m. Main Street Parade moves between Railroad Street and the Main Stage on Main Street. Parade Commentary at First & Main Reviewing Area. 11:00 a.m. Live entertainment begins on THREE stages, including music and dance. • Main Stage (north end of Main Street) • Food Tent Stage (First Avenue near Main) • Community Stage (First Avenue near Bank of America) 5:00 p.m. Tucker Day 2022 ends.
