Greensboro community is getting ready for all the fun, food, and fireworks they expect on the Fourth of July, and UNC Greensboro will be in the center of the festivities.
UNCG is a sponsor at Fun Fourth this year, presented by Downtown Greensboro, Inc. (DGI). The day begins with the annual Freedom Run starting at 7:30 a.m. followed by Freedom Fest along Elm Street at 1-6 p.m.
UNCG sponsors Zone 4, bordered by Smothers Place, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, and Lewis Street. There, partygoers will find karaoke and line dancing led by DJ Jamie Leigh, as well as bachata and salsa street-style dancing with Artistika. Brand new this year is the “Beat the Heat” water play park with a slide, a dunk tank, and sprinklers to keep cool.
Restaurants from around Greensboro will provide food and drinks through Zone 4. Participants can browse the clothing, crafts, and other products from local vendors.
In addition to the traditional music and food, this year’s Fun Fourth introduces a rock-climbing wall. Fireworks will be set off from First National Bank Field at the conclusion of the Greensboro Grasshoppers’ baseball game. DGI also asks people to bring canned food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Find more information about Fun Fourth’s events and attractions here.
