Parkes Entertainment

Charlotte, NC and Surrounding Areas

About This Vendor

Turning Music Into Memories

We are a family-owned professional mobile entertainment company. We have been operating in Charlotte and the surrounding area since 2006. We pride ourselves in our ability to entertain diverse crowds with our vast knowledge of music spanning several genres. Our top-tier sound equipment, witty DJs/MCs, and superior customer service all combine to provide a magical and unforgettable wedding experience for you and your friends/family.

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Business Attributes

Black-owned Business

Equipment

Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African, Country, Dance, Disco, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music

Music Services

MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception

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Reviewed On 11/08/2023 by Joe D

Omar and Toni made our wedding day spectacular! We couldn't have done it without them and couldn't be happier with our selection of DJ OP! Omar's communication was top notch and his willingness to be flexible with any changes really calmed our ...

wedding day nerves. I would recommend his services to anyone needing a quality DJ in the Charlotte area. Cheers to Omar for setting the perfect vibe to our special day!

Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2023

Hello Joe! Thank you for this feedback. Toni and I really enjoyed working with you, and Brittany! Thank you for choosing us. All the best to you both!

Reviewed On 10/24/2023 by Laudan N

Omar was great! We hired him for our wedding. His services were affordable and he was easy to work with and professional. He was flexible and open to playing music from all different genres. He had great energy on the day, and read the crowd ch...

oosing music to keep the dancing going.

Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2023

Hello Laudan! Thank you for this feedback. We had such a great time celebrating with your friends and family. The international feel of the night created memories that will not soon be forgotten. Thanks for choosing Parkes Entertainment and a...

ll the best to you and Albert!

Reviewed On 10/13/2023 by Shandra D

Omar was EXCELLENT!! Very professional, easily approachable and well versed in different genres of music. Omar listened to our request and made sure our music vision for our special day was executed precisely! Family and friends danced pretty m...

uch all night, just beautiful! My husband and I, including our guest were very pleased! We will definitely use his services again.

Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2023

Hello Mrs Dumas, Thank you for this review. I'm so happy you were satisfied with our service. Thanks for choosing Parkes Entertainment. All the best to you and Jermell!

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Reviewed On 10/03/2023 by Justin W

Omar was wonderful! He went out of his way to make sure his set up and program were what we wanted and managed our wedding seamlessly. He kept our guests engaged throughout the night and had everybody on the dance floor. Many of our guests e...

ven came to us and bragged about how good DJ OP was!! Definitely would recommend.

Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023

Justin, Thank you so much for your review. You picked the perfect venue, your friends/family provided the right energy, and I just followed suit. Thanks for having us. All the best to you and Brenna!

Reviewed On 9/25/2023 by Kathy L

Omar was absolutely amazing and made our special day even more special. I had some last minute changes day of and he took them all in stride and asked very detailed questions! His communication throughout the entire process was quick and always...

professional and polite. I would recommend him for any wedding, or event!

Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2023

Hello Kathy! Thank you for this feedback. We had such a wonderful time celebrating with you and Rich. Thank for choosing Parkes Entertainment. All the best to you both!

Reviewed On 8/16/2023 by Sarah J

Omar did amazing at our wedding! Got our music taste perfectly and kept the dance floor alive all night! Would absolutely recommend him!

Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2023

Hello Sarah! Thank you for your kind words! It was an honor and a pleasure entertaining you and your family. All the best to you and Noah!

Reviewed On 7/31/2023 by Camille S

This dj was the best with customer service, music selection and very personable to all the guests. I would recommend him to anyone for any type of event. DJ OP You Rock! Hands down the best ❤️

Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2023

Camille, Thank you so much for your kind words. Your birthday party/wedding was unforgettable and I'm honored to have been a part of it.

Reviewed On 7/03/2023 by Macie L

Parkes Entertainment was a phenomenal and fun addition to our wedding day! Omar went above and beyond for us to make sure our day was filled with music that best represented us and our families. He was very professional, easy to talk to, and ac...

cessible with quick and timely responses. Every conversation we had was encouraging and productive! He made it easy and efficient when choosing our playlist and even helped me create a personalized mesh of songs together for my father daughter dance! Highly recommend Parkes entertainment when you’re looking for a DJ! He knows how to get people on the dance floor and make them stay there! Thanks Omar!!

Response from the Vendor on 07/04/2023

Thank you for this amazing feedback, Macie! I really enjoyed working with you and Dom. Your family's energy was palpable and they made my job easy. Thank you for choosing Parkes Entertainment. All the best to you both!

Reviewed On 5/07/2023 by Ashley S

Omar exceeded all our expectations and brought the PARTY!! There was never a dull moment, everyone was on the dance floor from the minute the reception started!! He read the room perfectly and played music everyone loved, he took requests, and ...

was completely professional!

Response from the Vendor on 05/07/2023

Hey Ashley! Thank you for these kind words. You and your friends/family know how to have a good time! I'm honored to have been included. All the best to you and T!

Reviewed On 5/07/2023 by Attiyyah S

Omar did an amazing job at my wedding this year! Everybody made sure to give him a shoutout throughout the night! He has a great personality and kept the energy high throughout the night! Also gave us two great ideas (photo challenge, and anniv...

ersary dance) that we both loved!! Thank you Omar!!

Response from the Vendor on 05/07/2023

Thank you for this review, Attiyyah! We had an absolute blast with all of you. We're humbled to have been included as part of your wedding and we wish you and Ashley all the best!

Reviewed On 4/14/2023 by Emily E

Omar was such a great DJ for our wedding! The energy of the party was amazing and so many people told me that it was the most fun they had ever had dancing at a wedding. He was so helpful in our meetings prior to the event and is just a great g...

uy all around. I definitely recommend to any couples wanting their reception to have a fun party atmosphere. I had multiple guests after the wedding ask me for his contact info as well. Overall, exactly what I wanted in a DJ for our event and I couldn't have asked for anything better!

Response from the Vendor on 04/14/2023

Oh wow. Thank you so much, Emily! You and your family were an absolute joy to work with. All the best to you and William as you embark on your new life together!

Reviewed On 11/10/2022 by Bryanna J

I'm so glad our friend recommended Omar! He made everything go so smoothly and played what we requested. His DJing skills are amazing and his ability to hype everyone up and get on the dance floor was perfect! We constantly had people dancing a...

nd feeling the vibes, and when it was over we didn't want it to be! He made things fun and such a memorable night, we are so grateful for him and his family in our lives! If you're looking for someone to make your special night fun, memorable and entertaining, you've found your guy! :)

Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2022

Wow, thank you so much for your review Mrs. Jeffreys-Edwards! Your family is beautiful and hospitable. It was a pleasure and an honor to be a part of your special day. All the best to you and Wolfe!!

Reviewed On 11/01/2022 by Andre B

DJ OP was an absolutely amazing DJ for us on our wedding day. We met a few times via zoom and he really took to heart our requests and the type of vibe we wanted for our wedding and executed it PERFECTLY. We could not be happier. Our guests rea...

lly enjoyed his presence and were dancing the entire night! Thank you so much DJ OP for making that day such a memorable one. I highly recommend DJ OP, he is personable, honest, and fair. I am so happy we decided to choose him over all of the other DJs that were available.

Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2022

Andre, thank you so much for that awesome feedback. Your and Athena's wedding and reception were unforgettable experiences that I feel honored to have been able to participate in. Thank you again for hiring me. I hope we cross paths again in th...

e future!

Reviewed On 10/31/2022 by Stephanie D

We hired DJ Omar Parkes for our wedding and he was phenomenal! This was the second time we have used him and it definitely won’t be the last! He makes the party better!

Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2022

Stephanie, thank you so much for your kind words. I really enjoy working for you and your family. Looking forward to more good times!

Reviewed On 7/01/2022 by Megan G

He played a variety of music for our guests to have a little something they all enjoyed. It was such a party and he did a wonderful job.

Response from the Vendor on 07/04/2022

Thank you Mrs. Roberts for your review. You and your husband were a pleasure to work with. Plus, your friends and family certainly known how to party!

Reviewed On 4/03/2022 by Keshon J

DJ Omar is the best in the game! He met all my wife's and I requests and more! He made the atmosphere hype and enjoyable the entire duration of the wedding. His energy was high the entire time and you can tell he is a master of his craft! You w...

ill not go wrong with hiring him at his unbeatable price! Thank you, Omar!

Response from the Vendor on 04/03/2022

Thank you for that feedback, Keshon! You and your wife were amazing to work with. We, at Parkes Entertainment wish you both the best on this next chapter of your lives together. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your day!

Reviewed On 3/28/2022 by Rebecca H

Highly recommend Parkes Entertainment!!! Omar was wonderful to work with! He communicated everything well and is so friendly. He thought through every aspect of setup, ceremony, reception, and tear down. He got everyone out on the dance floor q...

uickly and had the party going the whole time! We had so much fun!

Response from the Vendor on 03/29/2022

Thank you for your review, Rebecca! I really enjoyed working with you and your family. We had a blast! Best of luck to you and your husband!

Reviewed On 1/03/2022 by Caroline G

DJ Omar was the best - He was easy to work with and made the music at our wedding perfect! He handled music for our ceremony seamlessly and rocked our reception with music that got the crowd on the dance floor. I would definitely recommend DJ O...

mar for your wedding and/or party needs. He's awesome!

Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2022

Thank you so much for that positive feedback. You and your hubby were a joy to work with. Your family made entertaining them easy work. All the best on this next chapter of your journey together!

Reviewed On 12/14/2021 by Sean S

D.J. OP always delivers for all occasions! It is always a professional epic event! He can entertain several parties atmospheres simotamiously. It is truly a sight to behold!

Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2021

Thanks for your review, Sean! You've been a supporter since day 1 and we don't take that for granted.

Reviewed On 7/12/2021 by Alden L

I first saw Mr Parkes at a friends wedding years prior, it was a great time. Mr Parkes was professional from our first inquiry and executed our song requests until the to end! He kept the energy and our guests on the dance floor, we would de...

finitely recommend him!

Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2021

Thank you so much Alden! Your family was full of energy and your event was unforgettable. Thanks for choosing Parkes Entertainment!

Contact Info for Parkes Entertainment

Charlotte, NC | Charlotte, NC and Surrounding Areas

(704) 649-1173

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Meet the Team

Omar Parkes aka DJ O.P

Owner

I was born and raised in Bloomfield, CT. I am a first-generation American with Jamaican roots on both sides of my family. I have a lifelong passion for all kinds of music which gives me a unique perspective on how to entertain diverse crowds. Parkes Entertainment is a family business. My wife handles most of the wedding consultations, my 2 sons provide the manpower for lifting heavy equipment, I do all the DJing and my daughter and granddaughter spend all of our profits :-) Weddings are our favorite event to do because we love, LOVE!

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