Freedom Blast returns at Greer City Park on Saturday, June 30. It's the biggest event scheduled next weekend to celebrate the country's Independence. The event, with Greer Memorial Hospital as the presenting sponsor, begins at 5 p.m. and ends with a 15-minute fireworks display at 10 p.m.
Greer Idol competition will move to Saturday. It will be the biggest crowd the Teen and Greer Idol performers will face thus far this season. Teen Idol will be trimmed to six finalists this week and Greer Idol will be showcasing its eight finalists.
The City of Greer has contracted with one of the country's foremost fireworks specialists, the Zambelli Fireworks Company, for a 15-minute show to end the celebration.
Below is the schedule of events, and a link to a cool mobile website so you can access all the information on your mobile device. Special thanks to the City of Greer for developing this mobile site.
FREEDOM BLAST - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5:00 p.m. Food Court Opens
Kids Zone Opens
Inflatables Open
Blood Drive Begins
Greer Idol Teen Competition
6:00 p.m. Greer Idol Competition
7:15 p.m. Pie Eating Contest
7:45 p.m. Groove Planet
9:45 p.m. Armed Forces Tribute
10:00 p.m. Fireworks
For more info on FREEDOM BLAST, visit the City of Greer Website at www.cityofgreer.org/FreedomBlast.php
Visit the FREEDOM BLAST mobile website here >>
OR scan the QR CODE below with your smartphone.
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