Thanks for joining us for Project Palooza 2024!
Celebrating 55 years of Project Enlightenment's Services to Wake County children,
families, and educators. Check back later for information on our 2025 event!
Palooza Photo Gallery
Benefactor
The Smedes York Family
Patrons
Louise Taff
Fran Whitley
General Contractors, Inc.
Partners
Karen Ponder
Building Connections, LLC
Carolina Kids Pediatric Associates, PLLC
Heister Cares Foundation
Oberlin Road Pediatrics
Parent with Hope
Pediatric Possibilities
We Rock the Spectrum
Western Wake Pediatrics
Supporters
Birch Therapy, PLLC
Caitlin & Joe Howard
Learn with Dr. Emily
Peak City Psychology
The Price Family
Drs. Barbara & Gordon Still
Advocates
Shane Boosey, M.D.
Audrey & Joseph Bunch
Copie & Jim Cain
Dolores Haizlip
Charles Kronberg
Julie Ploscyca
The Parenting Practice
Mary Beth Tobin & John Connors
Fred & Elaine Turner
White Memorial Weekday School
Project Palooza is held in the Project Enlightenment parking lot. Project Enlightenment is located at 501 S. Boylan Avenue for the purposes of navigation. The parking lot and event entrance is on Florence Street (foot traffic only). Parking is available along most streets and in nearby parking decks a short walk from the event location.
PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.
NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON FLORENCE STREET ON EVENT DAY.
Sponsors make this event possible! Sponsorship for our 2025 event begins in May-June. Check out the info hub below or email us for more information.
Palooza 2024 Sponsors
Project Palooza Info Hub
CLICK HERE to see sponsor levels and benefits.
CLICK HERE to view last year's sponsor list.
CLICK HERE to view the Palooza 2024 vendor list.
What is Project Palooza? It's a family fun day celebrating the work of Project Enlightenment! Enjoy lots of interactive activities for kids and explore a variety of local resources for families.
Missed it in 2024? Take a look at the info below to see what's all about, and check back this summer for information on our 2025 event!
- DJ Ben is on site with feel good family friendly tunes.
- Booths offer information for families about area resources and activities from healthcare providers to inclusive playspaces.
- Staff from Wake County Public Libraries and Smart Start Imagination Library will be on site with info about access to reading resources.
- Meet a local team mascot- past guests have included Muddy the Mudcat, Sal the Salamander, and NCSU's Mr. Wuf. Who will show up this year?
- Enjoy a free shaved ice treat and have lunch at the food truck.
- Enter the raffle to win great family prize baskets of books, crafts, games and more!
- A police officer or firefighter usually drops in to meet the kids, often bringing a vehicle or canine companion along.
- Each child will receive a swag bag filled with great information and goodies from our sponsors and vendors (while supplies last).
- And, as always, Project Enlightenment staff will be on hand to help connect you with their vast array of services.
You don't want to miss this FREE* event! Mark your calendar to join us in the parking lot at Project Enlightenment!
* Admission and activities are free. Food truck items typically range from $5 to $10.
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