For many years Fairmont Height High School served Lakeland residents. In honor of that legacy the Fairmont Heights High School Marching Band will be our special guests at the Great Lakeland Parade on Saturday, September 15, 22 2018. Event Postponed due to expected bad weather.
Stepping off at noon from College Park Community Center the route will continue along Pierce Avenue passing the viewing stand at Lakeland Park. Be there to witness the parade or be in the parade. Come march or ride your special vehicle as part of an organization, group, family or as an individual. Just call Mr. Randall at 301-655-9153 to let us know you are coming.
With the Parade Day Craft Workshop you can get ready and be in the Great Lakeland Parade on Saturday. September 15, 22, 2018. Register HEREfor a casual, hands on crafting time from 8 am to 11:30 and be in the parade stepping off at noon. Help will be provided by representatives of the College Park Arts Exchange. Ages 3 and up are welcome but children under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can bring along your bicycle, wagon to decorate for use in the parade. The place is College Park Community Center. 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. Remember the parade starts at noon.
At 10 o’clock a mural featuring images inspired by holdings of the Lakeland Community Heritage Project Archive will be unveiled. It is location is the underpass at Paint Branch adjacent to Baltimore Avenue between Lakeland Road and Campus Drive (formally Paint Branch Parkway). The work was completed during this summer by teen artists. For context of the images used please see “About the Mural, “A Path Forward“.
This project was a cooperative effort between the College Park City- University Partnership and Lakeland Community Heritage Project, Maryland- National Capital Park and Planning Commission, University of Maryland, College Park Arts Exchange and others. This work is supported by grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Development Nonprofit Assistance Fund, the College Park Community Foundation, the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, and M-NCPPC.
The mural project is still underway connecting Lakeland and the University of Maryland. This is a cooperative project of College Park City-University Partnership, Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, College Park Arts Exchange.
Route One Corridor Heritage Celebration:
A Beach Day will be at Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21409 from noon to 4:00.
We have reserved the Heron Picnic Shelter! —ask at the park entrance for Lakeland group and they will direct you! We will be located steps from the parking lot, beach, and restrooms!! Pack your picnic baskets and join us for family, friends, and fun. It will be a great time to share your stories and memories of Carr’s and Sparrow’s Beach. We will have light refreshments. There is a $5 park entry fee. Contact: Violetta Sharps Jones: vcj0922@gmail.com violettajb@aol.com, 301-523-3134.
Bring your Picnic baskets, your beach photos and memories, share with us as we remember the Legacy of Carr’s and Sparrow’s Beach!
Remember these ads!!!!!Join us for a day of fun and remembrances!
On Sunday, September 23 at 3:00 PM come join us at Washington Brazilian Seventh Day Adventist Church (Lakeland School Site) at 8108 54th Avenue, College Park, Maryland for an easy afternoon out to benefit Lakeland Community Heritage Project. Join us for a benefit concert featuring talented local artists. The cost is just $10 a person. Help us continue the work of preserving and sharing our heritage. For tickets contact George Randall at 301-655-9153
A float and other parade decorations for the Great Lakeland Parade will be made using recycled materials. Please help by donating the items to use. As you attend summer events start gathering items including wrapping paper, playing cards, new or used gift (the bigger the better) boxes , and pie plates. Hold on to your items. A drop off location in Lakeland will be set for the week of August 26.
Register HERE and come work with LCHP members and College Park Arts Exchange build float for the Great Lakeland Parade. Work sessions will be held in Lakeland from 7:00 PM to 9:30 on Monday, September 10, Wednesday, September 12 and Thursday, September 13.
For many years Fairmont Height High School served Lakeland residents. In honor of that legacy the Fairmont Heights High School Marching Band will be our special guests at the Great Lakeland Parade on Saturday, September 
