The county’s biggest fireworks display will light up the night at the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Guilford County Parks will host the event at Northeast Park, 3441 Northeast Park Dr., Gibsonville, on Friday, July 3. Guests should arrive at the park no later than 7 p.m. and plan to stay until after the fireworks finale. The […]
Kick off the holiday weekend at Downtown Greensboro’s July 3rd Block Party in Hamburger Square with Kids in America – Totally 80s Tribute Band! Join us from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an evening of live music, community celebration, and patriotic fun as we count down to the Fun Fourth Festival and America’s 250th […]
Commemoration of the NC Signers Declaration of Independence at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Hear from George Washington, the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps, and take photos with the three NC Signers. Hosted by Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, and Guilford Fife and Drum Corps Bring a lawn chair.
Oak Ridge Town Park – Shelter 1 (near amphitheater) 10AM – Decorate bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers – anything without a motor!11AM – Bike Parade begins! (Families welcome to join or just watch)Plus water fun, hot dogs, frozen treats, and more! Questions? Call Town Hall at 336.644.7009.
Celebrate Independence Day at Gibsonville’s annual 4th of July Celebration! The event will be held on July 4 from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM on the Downtown Green in Gibsonville and is a beloved community tradition. We take pride in honoring Gibsonville’s old-fashioned roots and celebrating Independence Day in a traditional, family-friendly way. Activities include:
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our Nation Presented by Allegacy Financial® The Fun Fourth Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of the nation’s birthday. Elm Street lights up with live music, food, and items from local downtown vendors. With crowd-favorite entertainment and performances, this event brings people together in a meaningful and memorable way. Live Music […]
Gates open at 4:30 pm$10 parking pass – cash only$20 Family Fun Zone Mark your calendar for the annual Uncle Sam Jam and celebrate the Fourth of July with us! High Point Parks & Recreation has been a proud partner in this tradition since 1973, and we invite you and your family to be part […]
Oak Ridge Town Park Amphitheater5:30 pm – Bring lawn chairs or blankets.6:00 pm – Triad Community Band concert begins Food for the whole family, including cake & ice cream! Bring canned goods to support Crisis Control Ministry, Kernersville Thanks to the Guilford County America250 Committee for their generous support of these events Questions? Call Town […]
Copland, Aaron: Appalachian SpringZwilich, Ellen Taaffe: Remembrance (world premiere)Foote, Arthur: Cello Concerto (Schwarz)Zwilich: JubilationGershwin, George: American in ParisEastern Festival Orchestra
Join us for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence. This program is part of a national event led by America250 Hawaii. Americans from all 50 states, 5 Territories, the District of Columbia, and Minor Outlying Islands of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together,’ 100 year to the day it was first publicly read to colonists in […]
The Historic First Presbyterian Church Cemetery next to the museum contains the graves of many prominent early residents of Greensboro, including Governor John Motley Morehead. Drop in anytime during the above hours for a free tour to learn about the history, people, and remarkable funerary art of this historic cemetery.
250 years ago today, the “Declaration of Independence” was first read aloud to the public! Learn about the importance of this document and try your hand at writing like the Founding Fathers. Practice your penmanship with quills and ink provided by our costumed interpreters. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.