{"id":601736,"date":"2026-02-19T19:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/601736\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T19:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:50:09","slug":"dede-mcguire-to-speak-at-mcdonalds-10th-read-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/601736\/","title":{"rendered":"DeDe McGuire to Speak at McDonald&#8217;s 10Th Read-In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\tOverview:<\/p>\n<p>McDonald&#8217;s is celebrating its 10th Anniversary McDonald&#8217;s Read-In on February 28th at its Arlington, TX location. The event aims to promote literacy and cultural heritage, and will feature renowned media personality DeDe McGuire as the guest speaker. Families can enjoy storytelling, receive a free book for each child, complimentary Happy Meals, and branded swag while supplies last. The event is held in partnership with The Continental Societies, Inc., an international public service organization dedicated to the welfare of underprivileged children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ARLINGTON, TX<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 In honor of Black History Month, McDonald\u2019s is proud to announce its 10th Anniversary\u00a0McDonald\u2019s Read-In, a family-friendly community event dedicated to promoting literacy and cultural heritage. The event will take place on\u00a0Saturday, February 28th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM\u00a0at the McDonald\u2019s located at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/4841+W+Sublett+Rd,+Arlington,+TX+76016?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">4841 W Sublett Rd, Arlington, TX 76016<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s milestone celebration features renowned media personality\u00a0DeDe McGuire\u00a0as the guest speaker. Families are invited to join an afternoon of storytelling and community connection, where every child in attendance will receive one free book from McDonald\u2019s, while supplies last. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the event will offer complimentary\u00a0Happy Meals\u00a0to young participants. Lastly, participants will receive branded swag\u00a0while supplies last,\u00a0a\u00a0photo opportunity with special guest personality, Dede McGuire\u00a0and our beloved Grimace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for our free newsletter to receive original, on-the-ground reports from the DFW area three times per week!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The African American Read-In is held in partnership with\u00a0The Continental Societies, Inc., an international public service organization founded in 1956. Dedicated to the socioeconomic and cultural welfare of underprivileged children, the Continental Societies, Inc. currently operates 46 chapters across 20 states, the District of Columbia, and Bermuda<\/p>\n<p>Support Our Work<\/p>\n<p>With the support of readers like you, we can continue to create thoughtfully researched articles for a more informed and connected community.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Overview: McDonald&#8217;s is celebrating its 10th Anniversary McDonald&#8217;s Read-In on February 28th at its Arlington, TX location. 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