Facility to resume retail, post office box services following months-long closure
Officials say plan would not change 911 response but would shift how districts are funded
The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.
Parade route, schedule and parking details released
This weekend is jam-packed with love and Mardi Gras. Check out our list of Valentine’s Day celebrations and don’t miss the Mardi Gras parade this Sunday.
Grove Arcade, the romantic old shopping center in the heart of downtown Asheville, will host an evening event for the community this Valentine’s Day.
The River Arts District will host several Valentine’s Day festivities this weekend at the Art Lover’s Stroll, the latest event in the Second Saturday Art Stroll series.
The Asheville Mardi Gras parade will bring beads and merriment to the South Slope district of downtown Asheville this weekend. Street closures should be expected for most of Sunday afternoon.
Echoes of the Forest has been working to transform fallen trees into reflective public artwork after the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024. This Valentine’s Day, the project will unveil their latest wooden masterpiece at the North Carolina Arboretum, while other works are soon to follow.
Locations in Swannanoa, Spruce Pine and Morganton have been closed for more than 16 months