Great 28 Celebration 2024 - QCity Metro

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Our Great 28 Celebration was a blast. Check out some of the moments you may have missed or revisit them if you partied with us. We loved getting to see everyone who came out.

Thank you again to all our sponsors: US Bank, Foundation for the Carolinas, Fifth Third Bank, Grand Marnier, NoDa Brewing Company, and The Mint Museum.

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Amanda was born and raised in Charlotte and graduated from UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor’s in Communications and English. She covers Mecklenburg County. Reach her at amanda@qcitymetro.com More by Amanda Harry