Celebrating
Independence Day
since 1975

Street Festival

Parade

Each year the Festival features a patriotic mix of floats, drill teams, antique cars, clowns and sometimes even kazoo bands! The Fun Fourth parade will begin at  9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for Most Patriotic Unit, Best Interpretation of Theme and Best in Parade. Floats, musical marching units, patriotic characters and anyone interested are encouraged to march in the parade. Sponsored by the Greensboro Merchants Association and WFMY News 2

Children's Village

Red, white and blue is the theme with patriotic dress a must. The Childen's Village will include arts and crafts, hands-on displays and demonstrations, science experiments and much more. Stilt walking clowns, sand art, balloon animals. a games tent and fun science will keep the kids entertained. The Stage will be power packed with headline entertainers.

Amusement Rides

Amusement Rides are always a favorite. Climb the giant slide, climb inside a giant caterpillar, fly on a ladybug, twist and swing on the frolic, bounce, jump and play on all of the fun rides.
Craftscene            
Craftscene Application
deadline extended to
June 20th

Over 100 artisans and craftsmen offer their most treasured and unique wares for sale. From handcarved wooden toys to decorated baskets to fine handcrafted jewelry, Craftscene is a great place to search for new treasures, so bring your checkbook.

Music Stages

Six Stages featuring a variety of musical entertainment throughout the Festival. See the Stage Times page for more information.

Cool Mist Rain Tunnels

 This 'cool' exhibit will help bring down the temperature. A simulated rain mist is constantly pumped into a tent creating a fun, cool and unique festival experience.

Natty Greene's Beer Garden

At Stage 1, at the corner of Summit & Lindsay across from the Greensboro Historical Museum, right in the heart of entertainment, delicious foods, soft drinks and, of course, ice cold beer.  
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