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DTLR Partners with Flau’jae Johnson for Homecoming Weekend Celebration
The lifestyle retailer is working with the Savannah native for a three-day event packed with meet & greets, a parade and back to school fest

WHAT: On Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., DTLR, one of the country's most successful lifestyle retailers with over 240 stores in 19 states, will team up with LSU Basketball Champion and Savannah native Flau’jae Johnson, to host a series of homecoming and back to school initiatives, beginning with a welcome home champion parade and closing with a festival, where the retailer will be giving away more than 500 free backpacks, shoes and more.
The parade will be followed by an in-store meet and greet on Saturday, July 29 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at DTLR’s Garden City location, where fans can meet Flau’jae in person and receive an autographed poster.
On Sunday, July 30 from 3 p.m.- 8 p.m., Flau'jae’s Back 2 School Festival, powered by DTLR in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, will bring the homecoming weekend to a close with a vibrant celebration, including a 3v3 basketball tournament, skate park, DJ, bounce houses, face painting and more.
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DTLR will also be giving away more than 500 free backpacks, uniforms, shoes and other school necessities to help students kick off the upcoming school year.
DTLR takes pride in its role in fashion, music and culture, and gives back to the communities it serves through several other programs. To learn more about DTLR’s community outreach, follow them on Instagram at @Daretoliveright.
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DETAILS:
Flau’jae’s Welcome Home Champion Parade
Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Starting at Savannah Civic Center to 38th Street
DTLR In-store Meet & Greet with Flau’jae Johnson
Saturday, July 29 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
109 Minus Ave Suite B4
Garden City, GA 31408
Flau'jae’s Back 2 School Festival/DTLR Backpack Donation
Sunday, July 30 from 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Lake Mayer Park
1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads
Savannah, Georgia 31406