{"id":6460,"date":"2025-09-23T11:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/?p=6460"},"modified":"2025-10-01T09:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:39:19","slug":"13th-annual-masonic-homecoming-festival-october-10th-12th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/23\/13th-annual-masonic-homecoming-festival-october-10th-12th\/","title":{"rendered":"13th Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival October 10th \u2013 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6460\" class=\"elementor elementor-6460\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a02599 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a02599\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9230662 elementor-arrows-position-inside 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and celebrates the Home\u2019s Alumni, Masonic Fraternity, Local Community, and Friends of the Home. Join us on Friday evening as Bryan\u2019s Hill Band takes the stage at 6pm.<\/p><p>On Saturday the day begins at 10am with the welcome. Complimentary amusement rides and gaming truck are available at 10:30am. At 11am North Carolina\u2019s largest and greatest Shrine Parade steps off with Community groups leading the way. The parade is on campus, so please bring your lawn chairs to get a good seat to enjoy school bands, local youth groups, homecoming court, and the Shrine Units. Following the incredible parade on Saturday, all guests can enjoy BBQ and sides for a $10 charge. While enjoying a delicious meal, relax under the oaks and dance to the music of Band of Oz. Please check for periodic information updates at the MHCO website at www.mhc-oxford.org. Other family fun events are offered including the Scrap Exchange and tours. The event concludes at 3pm. Parking is available in the ballfields. 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