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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Celebrate Burger Month and Memorial Day, Spartanburg style
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various Locations in Spartanburg

Home to an array of historic drive-ins and dives, Spartanburg’s staple dish is a greasy burger loaded up with rich southern toppings and flavors. Joining these traditional joints is a burgeoning list of restaurants offering unique Southern burgers with a more modern twist.

Sign up for a SpartanBURGER Trail pass to score prizes. Check-in to two restaurants to get SpartanBURGER sticker, 4 to get a pair of SpartanBURGER socks, and 5 to qualify for our ‘Make Your Own SpartanBURGER’ grand prize. Want to win pure bragging rights? Try them all!

There’s only you, your tastebuds, and a long list of drool-worthy burgers to bite in to. Spartanburg. There’s Only One.

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Celebrate Burger Month and Memorial Day, Spartanburg style
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various Locations in Spartanburg

Home to an array of historic drive-ins and dives, Spartanburg’s staple dish is a greasy burger loaded up with rich southern toppings and flavors. Joining these traditional joints is a burgeoning list of restaurants offering unique Southern burgers with a more modern twist.

Sign up for a SpartanBURGER Trail pass to score prizes. Check-in to two restaurants to get SpartanBURGER sticker, 4 to get a pair of SpartanBURGER socks, and 5 to qualify for our ‘Make Your Own SpartanBURGER’ grand prize. Want to win pure bragging rights? Try them all!

There’s only you, your tastebuds, and a long list of drool-worthy burgers to bite in to. Spartanburg. There’s Only One.

Friday, May 27, 2022
Celebrate Burger Month and Memorial Day, Spartanburg style
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various Locations in Spartanburg

Home to an array of historic drive-ins and dives, Spartanburg’s staple dish is a greasy burger loaded up with rich southern toppings and flavors. Joining these traditional joints is a burgeoning list of restaurants offering unique Southern burgers with a more modern twist.

Sign up for a SpartanBURGER Trail pass to score prizes. Check-in to two restaurants to get SpartanBURGER sticker, 4 to get a pair of SpartanBURGER socks, and 5 to qualify for our ‘Make Your Own SpartanBURGER’ grand prize. Want to win pure bragging rights? Try them all!

There’s only you, your tastebuds, and a long list of drool-worthy burgers to bite in to. Spartanburg. There’s Only One.

Saturday, May 28, 2022
Celebrate Burger Month and Memorial Day, Spartanburg style
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various Locations in Spartanburg

Home to an array of historic drive-ins and dives, Spartanburg’s staple dish is a greasy burger loaded up with rich southern toppings and flavors. Joining these traditional joints is a burgeoning list of restaurants offering unique Southern burgers with a more modern twist.

Sign up for a SpartanBURGER Trail pass to score prizes. Check-in to two restaurants to get SpartanBURGER sticker, 4 to get a pair of SpartanBURGER socks, and 5 to qualify for our ‘Make Your Own SpartanBURGER’ grand prize. Want to win pure bragging rights? Try them all!

There’s only you, your tastebuds, and a long list of drool-worthy burgers to bite in to. Spartanburg. There’s Only One.

Sunday, May 29, 2022
Celebrate Burger Month and Memorial Day, Spartanburg style
May 29 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various Locations in Spartanburg

Home to an array of historic drive-ins and dives, Spartanburg’s staple dish is a greasy burger loaded up with rich southern toppings and flavors. Joining these traditional joints is a burgeoning list of restaurants offering unique Southern burgers with a more modern twist.

Sign up for a SpartanBURGER Trail pass to score prizes. Check-in to two restaurants to get SpartanBURGER sticker, 4 to get a pair of SpartanBURGER socks, and 5 to qualify for our ‘Make Your Own SpartanBURGER’ grand prize. Want to win pure bragging rights? Try them all!

There’s only you, your tastebuds, and a long list of drool-worthy burgers to bite in to. Spartanburg. There’s Only One.

Monday, May 30, 2022
Celebrate Burger Month and Memorial Day, Spartanburg style
May 30 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various Locations in Spartanburg

Home to an array of historic drive-ins and dives, Spartanburg’s staple dish is a greasy burger loaded up with rich southern toppings and flavors. Joining these traditional joints is a burgeoning list of restaurants offering unique Southern burgers with a more modern twist.

Sign up for a SpartanBURGER Trail pass to score prizes. Check-in to two restaurants to get SpartanBURGER sticker, 4 to get a pair of SpartanBURGER socks, and 5 to qualify for our ‘Make Your Own SpartanBURGER’ grand prize. Want to win pure bragging rights? Try them all!

There’s only you, your tastebuds, and a long list of drool-worthy burgers to bite in to. Spartanburg. There’s Only One.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Celebrate Burger Month and Memorial Day, Spartanburg style
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various Locations in Spartanburg

Home to an array of historic drive-ins and dives, Spartanburg’s staple dish is a greasy burger loaded up with rich southern toppings and flavors. Joining these traditional joints is a burgeoning list of restaurants offering unique Southern burgers with a more modern twist.

Sign up for a SpartanBURGER Trail pass to score prizes. Check-in to two restaurants to get SpartanBURGER sticker, 4 to get a pair of SpartanBURGER socks, and 5 to qualify for our ‘Make Your Own SpartanBURGER’ grand prize. Want to win pure bragging rights? Try them all!

There’s only you, your tastebuds, and a long list of drool-worthy burgers to bite in to. Spartanburg. There’s Only One.

Saturday, June 4, 2022
Spartan Spinners Memorial Day Dance
Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Holy Communion Lutheran Church
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Wear your Red/White &Blue in honor of Our fallen soldiers.
Caller: Tom Putsinger
Round dance cuer: Dean Kinion
Round dancing from 7-7:30 and then between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing
Sunday, June 19, 2022
JUNETEENTH Celebration
Jun 19 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Peace Center

 

2:00pm Opening ceremony featuring Tinasha LaRaye’
2:30pm ZAKI West African Dance & Drum Ensemble
3:00pm Alphaeus Anderson & Pure-N-Heart
3:45pm Reggie Rocc
4:15pm Vaughn Newman Dance
4:30pm The Devon Parker Collective
5:00pm Dance Party with DJ JJ Solomon
5:30pm BARRYLE
6:00pm Dance Party with DJ JJ Solomon
6:30pm The Jamie Wright Band

FINALE

7:00-8:00pm 

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues

Father’s Day Steakout
Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dray Bar and Grill

Treat Dad to a smorgasbord of grilled goodness for a Steakout at Dray Bar & Grill!

Father's Day Steakout

Join us for a grilled buffet that is sure to impress any dad!

Whole Grilled NY Strip, Slow Cooked BBQ Pork, Whole Grilled Salmon Fillet, Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Tossed SimpLea Farms Salad, Dray Potato Salad, Green Beans with Bacon, Cucumber Salad, Tomato & Red Onion Salad, Cindy’s Blondies and Brownie Sundae Bar.

Ticket includes price of buffet, a cash bar is available.

Thursday, June 30, 2022
GREENVILLE CHORALE: LAKESIDE PATRIOTIC CONCERT
Jun 30 @ 7:30 pm
Furman Amphitheater

To celebrate America’s Independence Day, the Chorale will join the Furman Lakeside Band for an uplifting, entertaining evening of music.

Sunday, July 3, 2022
July 4th Weekend Picnic on July 3rd
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pelham Road Baptist Church

July 4th Weekend Picnic on July 3rd

Details

Join us for our annual July 4th celebration, which will be held this year on Sunday, July 3rd at

Pelham Road Baptist Church
1108 Pelham Road
Greenville, SC 29615.

There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, outside games, inside games (bring your favorites!), music, dancing, karaoke and much more!

Bring a side dish, dessert, soda or tea to share with the group. Also bring some cards or board games and challenge some of the group! See you on July 3!

Event: July 4th Weekend Picnic
Date: Sunday, July 3
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Pelham Road Baptist Activity Center
Food: Hamburger and Hotdog Dinner Bring: A side, dessert, soda or tea to share with the group
Dress: Casual

$10 minimum donation suggested

Our couples and children are welcome to this event

“…if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

Monday, July 4, 2022
Red, White and Boom
Jul 4 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Barnet Park

RWB

Spartanburg’s favorite way to celebrate Independence Day!

Barnet Park is the perfect setting for Spartanburg’s Independence Day celebration. on July 4, come hungry and enjoy great food and a spectacular fireworks show presented by Pyrotechnico Fireworks!

***New this year: Parking will NOT be available in the First Baptist Church parking lot this year. Parking garages will be open with plenty of free parking. Click here to learn more our parking options throughout downtown. 

FIREWORKS ON THE FOURTH
Jul 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Unity Park

Fireworks on the Fourth at Unity Park Website Banner

Fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be opening Unity Park with a bang! In celebration of Independence Day, a long-standing tradition will be brought back to the City of Greenville – Fireworks on the Fourth! We invite the community to join us at Unity Park on Monday, July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a spectacular fireworks show in our beautiful new 60-acre park. Come early, bring a blanket and picnic dinner, and enjoy a memorable evening as we honor our great country.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Greer Christmas Parade Registration: Theme: A Toyland Christmas
Oct 3 all-day
online
SUN

Dec 4th

2:30 PM
GREER, SC
Theme: A Toyland Christmas

Join the fun and decorate your entries to reflect Santa’s Workshop A Toyland Christmas! Remember, Santa is ONLY on the last float in the parade! The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$800 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

We will have several awards determined by our judges: Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and Best Band. 2021 Best Float was Mack Lindsey Grading/Lindsey Plantation, 2021 Best Walking Entry was The Brass Beard Barbershop, and 2021 Best Band was Riverside High School Bands. They each get bragging rights & a free entry for the 2022 Greer Christmas Parade!

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!! We will be incorporating a toy drive INTO the parade. We are asking for new toys to be brought to the parade to help support the Greer Relief Christmas Morning Shoppe, click here for more information on the program.

Please forward this email to any individual, business, and organization interested in participating in the parade. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or call (864) 334-3490.

We look forward to seeing you at the parade!

Best Wishes,

Kyndra Kemp

Greer Christmas Parade Chairman

Sponsorships

Sponsoring the Greer Christmas Parade is a fun and festive way to support the Greer Community! We are excited to have the Sensory Zone Sponsorship again this year as well as opportunities for vendors.

Check out all the ways you can get involved.

For more information on all Greer Christmas Parade sponsorships click here.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Greer Christmas Parade Registration: Theme: A Toyland Christmas
Oct 5 all-day
online
SUN

Dec 4th

2:30 PM
GREER, SC
Theme: A Toyland Christmas

Join the fun and decorate your entries to reflect Santa’s Workshop A Toyland Christmas! Remember, Santa is ONLY on the last float in the parade! The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$800 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

We will have several awards determined by our judges: Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and Best Band. 2021 Best Float was Mack Lindsey Grading/Lindsey Plantation, 2021 Best Walking Entry was The Brass Beard Barbershop, and 2021 Best Band was Riverside High School Bands. They each get bragging rights & a free entry for the 2022 Greer Christmas Parade!

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!! We will be incorporating a toy drive INTO the parade. We are asking for new toys to be brought to the parade to help support the Greer Relief Christmas Morning Shoppe, click here for more information on the program.

Please forward this email to any individual, business, and organization interested in participating in the parade. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or call (864) 334-3490.

We look forward to seeing you at the parade!

Best Wishes,

Kyndra Kemp

Greer Christmas Parade Chairman

Sponsorships

Sponsoring the Greer Christmas Parade is a fun and festive way to support the Greer Community! We are excited to have the Sensory Zone Sponsorship again this year as well as opportunities for vendors.

Check out all the ways you can get involved.

For more information on all Greer Christmas Parade sponsorships click here.

Friday, October 7, 2022
Greer Christmas Parade Registration: Theme: A Toyland Christmas
Oct 7 all-day
online
SUN

Dec 4th

2:30 PM
GREER, SC
Theme: A Toyland Christmas

Join the fun and decorate your entries to reflect Santa’s Workshop A Toyland Christmas! Remember, Santa is ONLY on the last float in the parade! The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$800 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

We will have several awards determined by our judges: Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and Best Band. 2021 Best Float was Mack Lindsey Grading/Lindsey Plantation, 2021 Best Walking Entry was The Brass Beard Barbershop, and 2021 Best Band was Riverside High School Bands. They each get bragging rights & a free entry for the 2022 Greer Christmas Parade!

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!! We will be incorporating a toy drive INTO the parade. We are asking for new toys to be brought to the parade to help support the Greer Relief Christmas Morning Shoppe, click here for more information on the program.

Please forward this email to any individual, business, and organization interested in participating in the parade. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or call (864) 334-3490.

We look forward to seeing you at the parade!

Best Wishes,

Kyndra Kemp

Greer Christmas Parade Chairman

Sponsorships

Sponsoring the Greer Christmas Parade is a fun and festive way to support the Greer Community! We are excited to have the Sensory Zone Sponsorship again this year as well as opportunities for vendors.

Check out all the ways you can get involved.

For more information on all Greer Christmas Parade sponsorships click here.

Monday, October 10, 2022
Greer Christmas Parade Registration: Theme: A Toyland Christmas
Oct 10 all-day
online
SUN

Dec 4th

2:30 PM
GREER, SC
Theme: A Toyland Christmas

Join the fun and decorate your entries to reflect Santa’s Workshop A Toyland Christmas! Remember, Santa is ONLY on the last float in the parade! The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$800 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

We will have several awards determined by our judges: Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and Best Band. 2021 Best Float was Mack Lindsey Grading/Lindsey Plantation, 2021 Best Walking Entry was The Brass Beard Barbershop, and 2021 Best Band was Riverside High School Bands. They each get bragging rights & a free entry for the 2022 Greer Christmas Parade!

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!! We will be incorporating a toy drive INTO the parade. We are asking for new toys to be brought to the parade to help support the Greer Relief Christmas Morning Shoppe, click here for more information on the program.

Please forward this email to any individual, business, and organization interested in participating in the parade. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or call (864) 334-3490.

We look forward to seeing you at the parade!

Best Wishes,

Kyndra Kemp

Greer Christmas Parade Chairman

Sponsorships

Sponsoring the Greer Christmas Parade is a fun and festive way to support the Greer Community! We are excited to have the Sensory Zone Sponsorship again this year as well as opportunities for vendors.

Check out all the ways you can get involved.

For more information on all Greer Christmas Parade sponsorships click here.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Greer Christmas Parade Registration: Theme: A Toyland Christmas
Oct 12 all-day
online
SUN

Dec 4th

2:30 PM
GREER, SC
Theme: A Toyland Christmas

Join the fun and decorate your entries to reflect Santa’s Workshop A Toyland Christmas! Remember, Santa is ONLY on the last float in the parade! The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$800 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

We will have several awards determined by our judges: Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and Best Band. 2021 Best Float was Mack Lindsey Grading/Lindsey Plantation, 2021 Best Walking Entry was The Brass Beard Barbershop, and 2021 Best Band was Riverside High School Bands. They each get bragging rights & a free entry for the 2022 Greer Christmas Parade!

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!! We will be incorporating a toy drive INTO the parade. We are asking for new toys to be brought to the parade to help support the Greer Relief Christmas Morning Shoppe, click here for more information on the program.

Please forward this email to any individual, business, and organization interested in participating in the parade. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or call (864) 334-3490.

We look forward to seeing you at the parade!

Best Wishes,

Kyndra Kemp

Greer Christmas Parade Chairman

Sponsorships

Sponsoring the Greer Christmas Parade is a fun and festive way to support the Greer Community! We are excited to have the Sensory Zone Sponsorship again this year as well as opportunities for vendors.

Check out all the ways you can get involved.

For more information on all Greer Christmas Parade sponsorships click here.

Friday, October 14, 2022
Greer Christmas Parade Registration: Theme: A Toyland Christmas
Oct 14 all-day
online
SUN

Dec 4th

2:30 PM
GREER, SC
Theme: A Toyland Christmas

Join the fun and decorate your entries to reflect Santa’s Workshop A Toyland Christmas! Remember, Santa is ONLY on the last float in the parade! The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$800 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

We will have several awards determined by our judges: Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and Best Band. 2021 Best Float was Mack Lindsey Grading/Lindsey Plantation, 2021 Best Walking Entry was The Brass Beard Barbershop, and 2021 Best Band was Riverside High School Bands. They each get bragging rights & a free entry for the 2022 Greer Christmas Parade!

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!! We will be incorporating a toy drive INTO the parade. We are asking for new toys to be brought to the parade to help support the Greer Relief Christmas Morning Shoppe, click here for more information on the program.

Please forward this email to any individual, business, and organization interested in participating in the parade. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or call (864) 334-3490.

We look forward to seeing you at the parade!

Best Wishes,

Kyndra Kemp

Greer Christmas Parade Chairman

Sponsorships

Sponsoring the Greer Christmas Parade is a fun and festive way to support the Greer Community! We are excited to have the Sensory Zone Sponsorship again this year as well as opportunities for vendors.

Check out all the ways you can get involved.

For more information on all Greer Christmas Parade sponsorships click here.