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2024 NCM Picnic

Sat, Jun 29

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Meridian

We want the 2024 National Council of Meridianites, Inc.® Convention to be a momentous occasion. We are celebrating the 55th time Meridianites have been celebrating. This is the 11th of the convention being held in Meridian.

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2024 NCM Picnic
2024 NCM Picnic

Time & Location

Jun 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Meridian, Highland Park, Meridian, MS 39307, USA

About the event

The National Council of Meridianites, Inc., evolved during the 1960s after several Meridianites reunited at the

funeral of a friend in Detroit. Because the friends had not seen each other in several years, they decided to plan

more fellowship gatherings in the future, which eventually became regular events. This marks the 55th

National Council of Meridian Convention and Picnic. This is the 11th Anniversary for Meridian as the host city.

We always look forward to returning home. It’s such a huge celebration of friends and family in Meridian.

The NCM Picnic will be held at Highland Park, a 32 acres park with historic significance: the Stone Bridge, the

vintage Dentzel Carousel are listed among the Mississippi State Historical Sites and the National Register of Historic

Places. The stone bridge crosses the duck pond. The bridge is near the Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Museum. We are

encouraging everyone to come attired in their Chapter Colors. Chicken/ribs and other down-home food will be

served to convention registration ticket holders. A variety of activities will be available: Inflatables, carousel

rides, swimming, assorted music, etc.

HIGHLAND PARK & SHELTERS

Vendors can hawk their wares VENDING (snowballs, jewelry, ethnic wear, etc.) FAMILY/CLASS REUNIONS may rent a

space (20x20) that will be reserved for them during the picnic on Saturday. The National Council of Meridianites, Inc. has

reserved the park for the picnic; and all use must be approved by the National Council of Meridianites, Inc.

in advance. Families/Classes/Vendors will pay the vendor fee for use of space in the park. (See vendor

guidelines and contact the National Council of Meridianites, Inc. for additional information).

NOTE: NO INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS CAN CLAIM A SHELTER FOR A

PARTICULAR GROUP’S USE. IN CASE OF RAIN OR EXTREME HEAT, ANYONE IS AT LIBERTY

TO USE ANY ONE OF THE SHELTERS FOR RELIEF. OPEN SEATING!

Transportation will be provided to and from hotels. Parking is available at the park but the National Council

of Meridianites, Inc. will not be responsible for loss or damage to vehicles or articles left in them.

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