Fun Fourth in downtown Greensboro was, indeed, fun! The above photo, taken in the 200 block of South Elm Street shows people walking past the cool-water mister in front of Jimmy John's. Fun Fourth has been a Greensboro tradition for forty-five years. Yesterday, streets were lined with activities for young and old alike. Many of the brick and mortar businesses were closed since there were so many food and shopping options in the streets. Happy 243rd birthday, America. Happy 211th birthday, Greensboro.
If you peek to the right, beyond the group walking towards the camera, you can see the building of the old Ellis-Stone Department Store- long gone, but not forgotten. Greensboro and Elm Street have changed a lot over the last two centuries. However, one thing hasn't changed, the great spirit of the people living here. The Fourth may be over, but hopefully friends and families will be able to carry the celebration into the weekend.
It looks like a lot of people did come out, which you expect.
Posted by: William Kendall | Friday, July 05, 2019 at 03:42 PM