Ceremonials | Sudan Shriners

Fairfield by Marriott

667 Sheffield Dr.

Kinston, NC

252-208-7878

Rate: 2 Queen ($119) King ($119) King Suite ($129)

Cut off date: May 1

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(Headquarters) Hampton Inn

Please call the Sudan office. 252-637-5197

Hampton Inn

1382 Hwy 258 S

Kinston, NC

$119

Campers may park at the Shrine Club if they do not need hookups

For hookups they can camp at the Neuseway Campground - Number is 252-939-3367.

SUDAN SHRINERS

Spring Ceremonial - Kinston, NC

Schedule of Events

May 16 – 17, 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025

5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting - Lenoir County Shrine Club - 1158 Hwy 70 East, Kinston, NC

Friday, May 16, 2025

9:00 am Golf - Tee Off Time – Falling Creek Country Club - 2359 Falling Creek Rd, Kinston, NC

(All Shriners & Candidates welcome) - Sponsored by “Visit Kinston”

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Open for Lunch, Shopping & Sightseeing

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm “Ceremonial Tailgate Fun” - Food, Fellowship & Music with DJ Chris Raines

Kinston Community Center – 2602 West Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC

(Sudan will provide Hospitality from 5:00pm to 7:00pm)

BYOB will be permitted during the dance - Setups will be available at the Convention Center

Admission by 2025 Blue Lodge or Shrine Dues Card

Casual Dress

Complimentary Shuttle Service Provided for Events at the Kinston Community Center

Saturday, May 17, 2025

7:30 am Candidates Registration, Fez Sizing & New Candidate Orientation

Lenoir Community College - 231 NC-58, Kinston, NC

8:30 am Stated Business Meeting – Lenoir Community College – Admin. Bldg. - Auditorium

9:00 am Ladies Breakfast & Entertainment – Sponsored by “Visit Kinston”

Kings Restaurant Banquet Room - 405 East New Bern Rd., Kinston, NC

(All Ladies & Candidates Wives Welcome)

9:00 am First Section - Shrine Degree by Ritualistic Cast - Lenoir Community College

10:00 am Parade Formation - East Caswell Street, Kinston

11:00 am Parade Steps Off – Queen Street, Kinston

12:00 pm Moslem Feast - Lenoir Community College - Campus Grill and Courtyard
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Potentate’s Happy Hour – Lenoir Community College Gym - Wrecking Crew

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sudan Hospitality Room – Lenoir County Shrine Club – 1558 Hwy 70 E, Kinston

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Introductions, Fez & Rose Presentation, Check Presentations & Potentate Remarks - Special Presentation by former patient – Megan Paszt

Kinston Community Center - 2602 West Vernon Ave., Kinston

8:30 pm – 11:00 pm Potentate’s Dance – “Spare Change”

Nobles/Ladies & Invited Guests Only

BYOB will be permitted during the dance - Setups will be available at the Convention Center

Fezzes Requested for all Activities

Business Casual Dress Attire Requested

Complimentary Shuttle Service Provided for Events at the Kinston Community Center

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2025 SUDAN SHRINERS

Schedule of Events

May 16 - 17 - Spring Ceremonial – Kinston

June 29 – July 3 - Imperial Session – Atlanta, GA