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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have spent years in the Greenville area, The Local 5 Newsletter is your one stop destination to find out what you don’t want to miss this weekend in the Upstate.
Every Thursday, we will highlight our ‘top 5 musts’ that will include everything from restaurants, activities, parks, concerts and festivals that are all right here in beautiful Greenville, SC.
It’s easy to “Party in the U.S.A” during TR’s Freedom Trail Drone Show this weekend. Kick off your 4th of July festivities with a visit to Trailblazer Park, where individuals can enjoy a free concert from Smokey Jones & the 3 Dollar Pistols. Be sure to pack a picnic dinner or visit one of their local food trucks for a tasty treat. After the concert, snuggle in for an electric drone light show with friends or loved ones. Lawn chairs and/or blankets are highly encouraged for optimum comfort. Let freedom ring!
It’s a summer celebration like no other: Greer’s annual Freedom Blast is this weekend at Greer City Park. The evening’s schedule will include opening ceremonies and a military tribute, in order to recognize the extraordinary bravery of our military’s men and women. Additionally, the Freedom Blast will host a Kids Zone, Blood Drive, rib eating contest, and live music from Party Nation and the Grey Heat Band. Check out the local cuisine and beer from on site vendors and food trucks. At 10pm, the night sky will light up in a dazzling display of fireworks. Enjoy!
This weekend, run like the British are coming during the Red White & Brew 5K Walk/Run in Simpsonville, SC. Don your red, white, and blue colors for a celebratory run through beautiful Holland Park and the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Celebrate at the finish line with free beer, giveaways, and a dance party, courtesy of Uncle Sam. After the race, be sure to check out BridgeWay Station’s chill, walkable community, stopping for a bite at City Market Food Hall or sweet treat at Old Europe Desserts. Tickets for the race are only $29 and are on sale today!
At the Greenville Vintage Market, aged items are given new life. They’re not old; they’re vintage! Thrift your heart out at Camperdown Plaza from 12-5pm, where you can find one-of-a-kind treasures like clothing, accessories, collectibles, furniture, and more. Admission is free, and haggling is expected, so good deals are ripe for the picking. Treat yourself in the heart of downtown Greenville or shop for truly unique gifts, for cheap!
Before thousands of fireworks are set off next week to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, learn more about the battles, people, and places that led to America’s success at the Upcountry History Museum. During their Upcountry Road to Freedom Exhibition, which will run April 25th- September 5th, individuals can learn more about South Carolina’s role in the war. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3-18). Come hear from South Carolinians of the past, as they speak through objects and letters left behind them.
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