In downtown Greensboro, the weather cooperated and a good time was had by all at the Fun Fourth Festival. Most of Elm Street was open only to pedestrian traffic and people walked from north to south taking advantage of food and craft venues. Additionally, the brick and mortar businesses were open, welcoming customers with open arms. At Hamburger Square and at Gate City Boulevard, stages were in place and people enjoyed listening to music and dancing.
The above photo features the 300 Block of South Elm Street. As you can see from the blue sky, the weather was perfect for the event. While a little warm (high 80s), the rains held off and all events were executed without complications. Especially enjoyable was the grand finale, fireworks at the baseball stadium. Greensboro formerly had the fireworks at the stadium at Grimsley High School, and then in the parking lot of the Coliseum. One year, they had them downtown, in front of the News & Record building. Now, they are held downtown, at the baseball stadium, providing plenty of free seating. People seem to like the arrangement.
However you spent your Fourth of July, we hope you had a nice day. If you are in the business world, you are likely back to work today and are well aware that July means we are in the third quarter of the calendar year. Pace yourself and try to enjoy the rest of summer. Our next national holiday will be Labor Day.
The balloons really catch the eye!
Posted by: William Kendall | Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at 05:00 PM