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Freedom Blast features fireworks Saturday in Greer
JUN 22, 2022
Greer will host its annual Freedom Blast Saturday at City Park from 6-10 p.m. Admission is free.
Spartanburg based party band Back 9 will provide two sets of music sandwiched around festivities featuring army vehicles on display, Preston Johnson Veterans Walk honoring military who served, inflatables and crafts for children.
Greer cancels Freedom Blast, summer events
JUN 3, 2020
Greer has announced the cancellation of its Freedom Blast festival and all its annual summer events because of COVID-19 and recommendations from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of social distancing.
The Moonlight Movies series and Tunes in the Park are also canceled, and the street festival planned for July 10 to celebrate the conclusion of the CenterG streetscape project will be rescheduled, according to the City of Greer’s Monday announcement.
Salute to military, music, fireworks at Freedom Blast tonight
JUN 29, 2019
A tribute to military veterans and active duty and a concert by Ashland Craft is scheduled for tonight’s Freedom Blast at Greer City Park.
The annual event is 6-10:30 p.m. with fireworks ending the evening.
Christmas arrives in Greer with festivities, tree lighting and Santa
DEC 1, 2017
The Christmas holiday season is celebrated in Greer with an evening of festivities, the tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus at Greer City Park.
Weather made to order, clear skies and mild temperatures (60-55 degrees), will greet thousands of visitors to the 5-7:30 p.m. ceremonies.
Railfest adds entertainment to fun-filled train festival
SEP 19, 2017
Two entertainment groups have been added to Railfest during its Sept. 30 celebration of Greer’s railroad roots at Greer City Park.
Total eclipse was a stunning phenomenon
AUG 21, 2017
There’s no telling how many people assembled in the Upstate to observe the solar eclipse.
Greer City Park, Fluor Field and Liberty Park in Greenville, Clemson, Furman, North Greenville University and USC Upstate were among large venues that hosted events. The Greenville Drive paused its game at 2:25 p.m. to allow spectators and players to observe the eclipse.
Solar Eclipse! There's nothing bigger ever seen HereInGreer and other weekend eventw
AUG 18, 2017
Really. Is there anything bigger coming this week than the Solar Eclipse?
Coming Sunday is a comprehensive Solar Eclipse listing of community and college events and where optimal viewing is anticipated. We will add some eclipse safety tips, science and trivia along the way to enjoy the historic day.
Here In Greer comprehensive entertainment guide is launched
AUG 11, 2017
Here In Greer is an enhanced community calendar we’ve had on the back burner for several years, often promoting the moniker through GreerToday.
Our launch for the new, comprehensive listing is no coincidence, timing it for the Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21. Coming Sunday is a comprehensive Solar Eclipse listing of community and college events and where optimal viewing is anticipated. We will add some eclipse safety tips, science and trivia along the way to enjoy the historic day.
It was a blast in the park with fireworks show
JUN 25, 2017
Everything went as planned at Freedom Blast Saturday at City Park.
Freedom Blast sparks celebration of music, military and fireworks
JUN 23, 2017
“At the end of the day, all a veteran really wants is to hear is thank you.”
The late Preston Johnson, former S.C. Disabled American Veterans Commander
This is the 9th year Greer has celebrated Freedom Blast, coinciding with the opening of the new City Hall and its expansive park in 2008.
We've got the Moonlight Movies schedule, run time, link to sites for activities, games, puzzles
APR 9, 2017
The Moonlight Movies schedule at City Park is set.
The Moonlight Movies, all free, are June 1-July 27 on nine consecutive Thursdays. The movies begin at dark in the park’s amphitheater.
Chase Bryant to headline Family Festival
APR 7, 2017
Chase Bryant is the headline performer for the 33rd Annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Festival Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, throughout downtown Greer and City Park.
Bryant, 24, will perform a concert on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. He is the youngest entertainer to headline the festival.
Tunes in the Park, Idol is in the past, International Festival, Railfest back on track for 2017
JAN 11, 2017
UPDATE: Tunes in the Park has been picked up for the 2017 season. Only Greer Idol was cancelled for this year. Dates for this year's Tunes in the Park are below:
June 9th - Carolina Coast Band
June 16th - Tellico
June 30th - Sonbachá
July 7th - The Might Kicks!
July 14th - New River Bluegrass
July 21st - Soulution
Brian Martin's vision of downtown living acknowledged with Mayor's Small Business Award
NOV 28, 2016
Brian Martin’s investment into Greer has resonated far beyond the Upstate with his vision of residential growth downtown combined with small businesses.
Martin, an attorney at 212 Trade Street, has five apartments he leases – from studio to two-bedroom – plus two additional one-bedroom units he rents for Airbnb quests.
Tube Dudes are coming to Greer to share the power of the smile
OCT 26, 2016
The Tube Dudes are coming to Greer and bringing the power of the smile.
Scott Gerber is the internationally acclaimed artist behind the creation of colorful, steel, tube-like, stick figures in poses that are modeled toward a community’s theme.
Food Truck Rollout has sparse crowd
OCT 21, 2016
The second Food Truck Rollout was held at Greer City Park Thursday with a sparse crowd attending.
"We had a little more the first time than we do tonight," said a volunteer. "But that was on a Friday night and we think maybe there was too much going on with Friday night football."
Food trucks, games, entertainment on tap for return engagement at City Park Thursday
OCT 18, 2016
The food trucks are rolling into City Park Thursday for a return engagement by popular demand.
“We are reaching out to that group of people, young professionals, to provide a more adult event at City Park and if it can flourish,” City Events Supervisor Ashlyn Stone said.
17 bike racks delivered to city to enhance downtown, bike trails master plan
OCT 4, 2016
Seventeen bike racks have been delivered to the City of Greer as part of its long-term walking and bike trails master plan.
The racks are an investment from Partnership for Tomorrow, a think tank of Greer leaders who helps steer the city’s future development and quality of life.
Video: All aboard for the inaugural Railfest
SEP 10, 2016
Railfest turned City Park and City Hall into a railroad playground
SEP 10, 2016
The inaugural Railfest held Saturday at City Hall and City Park was a huge playground of trains of all shapes and sizes for kids and adults.
The children were easy to spot with their Norfolk Southern hats feature puzzles and safety guidelines inside. And it was easy to find most of them as they were lined up throughout the entire four hours riding on the train that made its way throughout the park.
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