Cabarrus Today

City of Concord government offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, for Good Friday, as confirmed by the City of Concord. For those still seeking family-friendly activities for the weekend, the annual Bunny Run 5K & Festival in Downtown Concord on Saturday, April 8, is an inviting option.

According to the City of Concord, city services such as garbage and recycling will operate normally during this period. However, bulk and yard waste collection will run on a condensed holiday schedule, with Thursday and Friday customers being serviced on April 6. Customers are advised to have their items ready by 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 6.

The Bunny Run 5K & Festival, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a free one-mile run/walk followed by the 5K race at 9 a.m., still has registration slots available, as mentioned by the City of Concord. Participants can register online until the day of the race, with in-person registration options available on the event day.

Apart from the running events, the festival from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. along McCachern Boulevard will offer various activities for non-runners. Attendees can enjoy inflatables, arts and crafts, food trucks, music, dancing, and even have photos taken with the Easter Bunny.

Road closures to facilitate the Bunny Run 5K & Festival will commence at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, affecting McCachern Boulevard SE between Cabarrus Avenue E and Corban Avenue SE. Access to businesses along McCachern Boulevard, including the U.S. Post Office, will be available via Means Avenue SE, with right turns permitted from Means Avenue onto McCachern Boulevard during the event.

For those planning to attend, the article advises referring to the provided map for closure and detour details.