City of Burlington, NC - Government

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth, Burlington! Come celebrate with us tonight at North Park from 6pm to 8pm. There’ll be live performances, community line dancing, free food, artisan vendors, community resource tables, and a presentation on the history and significance of Juneteenth. Stick around for a free showing of Black Panther starting at 7:45 on the North Park lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blankets.

Both the chance of rain and the humidity are supposed to drop throughout the day so it’s looking like a nice evening (fingers crossed!). The event is at the North Park Ballfield. Parking is available on the other side of the park at the Mayco Bigelow Community Center (849 Sharpe Rd). A shuttle will be available from Parking to the ballfield for those who need it.

More information on the event at https://burlingtonnc.gov/2942/Juneteenth-Celebration/juneteenth

06/19/2026

Heads up, Burlngton. Burlington Animal Services's Spay & Neuter Clinic is closed for a few weeks. Spay and Neuter surgeries will continue to be performed at the BAS Clinic at 221 Stone Quarry Rd.

🐾 Community Update: Spay & Neuter Clinic of Alamance County (SNCAC) Transition 🐾

The Spay & Neuter Clinic of Alamance County (SNCAC) is temporarily closed during June and part of July as we transition operations following Dr. Whited's retirement.

We're excited to share that Burlington Animal Services (BAS) will begin directly operating the SNCAC, with Dr. Rebecca Fikes serving as the primary veterinarian. Many of you may already know Dr. Fikes—she previously worked alongside Dr. Whited at SNCAC and has recently been caring for pets at the BAS Clinic.

Here's what to expect:

🐾 We anticipate reopening the SNCAC in mid-July, pending completion of our inspection and receipt of our clinic license from the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.

🐾 Once reopened, the SNCAC will offer wellness and preventive care appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, including:
• Annual exams
• Vaccinations
• Diagnostic testing
• Preventive medications and services

🐾 Spay and neuter surgeries will continue to be performed at the BAS Clinic until surgeries can resume at the SNCAC.

Need care for your pet now?
You can schedule spay/neuter services, wellness exams, and vaccinations at the BAS Clinic today:
🔗 http://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2913/BAS-Clinic

We'll share additional information and online scheduling details for the SNCAC as soon as our license is approved and appointments become available.

Thank you for your patience and support during this transition. We're excited about this next chapter and look forward to continuing to provide affordable, accessible veterinary care for pets in our community. ❤️🐶🐱

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

At last night's Council meeting, City Council issued two proclamations. The first proclaimed June LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Ward presented a signed copy of the proclamation to a representative from Alamance Pride.

The second proclamation celebrated Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the state's enslaved people were finally free - more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Burlington's 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is this Friday, June 19 from 6pm to 8pm at the North Park Ballfield (817 Sharpe Rd). Bring your family and friends for an evening of community, culture, entertainment, and fun. View all of the details online at https://burlingtonnc.gov/2942/Juneteenth-Celebration/juneteenth

06/16/2026

Happy News! The Splash Park is NOW OPEN! Thank you to our City Staff for your efforts in resolving the electrical issue!

Reserve your spot online at https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/1666/Splash-Park

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

The Burlington City Council will hold its regular June 16, 2026, City Council Meeting beginning at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be in the Municipal Building located at 425 S. Lexington Avenue.

Follow this link to view the June 16, 2026, Burlington City Council Meeting Agenda Packet:

https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/4370