Celebrating
Independence Day
since 1975

Fun 4th Schedule

Fun Fourth Freedom Run & Walk -- Saturday, June 28, 2008

8:00 am 10K, Teen 2 Mile and
8:05 am 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Children's Footraces are free.
RUN OR WALK in Honor of a Veteran or Active Duty Military Personnel. If you pre-register, you will receive a yellow ribbon to wear with your honoree’s name and branch of service printed on it. Please let us know whom you would like to honor in the 2008 Freedom Run & Walk.
Register Online at Active.com
Print Mailable Registration Form
 
Freedom Run placements will be posted on the Off ‘n Running website beginning the afternoon of June 28th

Heritage Day at Blandwood -- Sunday, June 29, 2008 1-6pm

Step back in time to the nineteenth century on the lawn at Blandwood Mansion, home of John Motley Morehead, former Governor of North Carolina, 1841-45. Enjoy free tours of the Mansion and peruse the heritage crafts and demonstrations. The Frontlawn Stage at Blandwood and the Carriage House Stage will feature Bluegrass, Traditional, and Americana Music. The Headliner for the day will be the Carolina Chocolate Drops!

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RE-ENACTORS The side yard at Blandwood will harken back to days of the Revolution with a historical reenactment encampment. The 2nd Regiment of the North Carolina Continental Line will drill and answer questions. 

Kick-Off Block Party -- Thursday, July 3, 2008 7pm-11:00pm

The summer party to set your calendar by...

Mouthwatering foods, ice cold beer and Coca-Cola all make the Block Party THE place to be on July 3, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Headline Band - Black & Blue
Admission $10 at the gate.

LOCATION: Corner of Summit & Lindsay across from the Greensboro Historical Museum

Fun Fourth Street Festival -- Friday, July 4, 2008 9:30am-6pm

Details on Street Festival
FREE PARKING In the City of Greensboro's Greene Street, Church Street and Bellemeade Parking Decks!
For more information: 336.274.4595.


Parade Application
 

News & Record Pops Concert & Fireworks Spectacular
Friday, July 4, 2008

7:30 pm

Jamieson Stadium at Grimsley High School
The concert will feature the Greensboro Concert Band
Gates Open at 6:30 pm
Schedule:    
7:30-8:30pm      
Patriotic Concert
9:30pm             Fireworks with Patriotic Music

Rain Date Saturday, July 5, 2008

Please Note: No Pets, No Skateboards, No Skates, No Bicycles are Allowed in the Festival Areas
Contact info:
Grassroots Productions Limited e-mail us
PO Box 29212
Greensboro, NC 27429
P: Grassroots Productions, Fun Fourth Festival, Festival of Lights -- 336.274.4595
P: Downtown Banner Program, non-GPL events -- 336.370.9100
P: Center City Park -- 336.272.1222
F: 336.275.6295