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Weekly group beneficiary applications are now open! ✨Curious about where the tip money from Piedmont Natural Gas Downtow...
01/08/2025

Weekly group beneficiary applications are now open! ✨

Curious about where the tip money from Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive Benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council and Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi ends up? Each year, we extend an invitation to organizations and local nonprofits to fill essential volunteer roles at these events. As a token of appreciation, volunteer groups get to collect the tips!

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Submit your organization’s application at https://bit.ly/4fSSb9j and join us in making a positive impact in our community! 🤝

Ready to kick off 2025 with a twist? How about trying something extra cool? Join us at United Community Bank Ice On Main...
01/02/2025

Ready to kick off 2025 with a twist? How about trying something extra cool? Join us at United Community Bank Ice On Main and learn the art of curling with the fantastic Palmetto Curling Club!

Best part? This clinic is absolutely FREE, so you've got nothing to lose and a whole lot of fun to gain. The curling extravaganza begins at 7 p.m. on January 8, right on the rink!

Excited? We sure are! Let us know you're in ⬇️

Riverside High School - South Carolina Marching Band is headed to London! 🎺✨ This talented group will take the stage at ...
12/22/2024

Riverside High School - South Carolina Marching Band is headed to London! 🎺✨ This talented group will take the stage at London’s iconic New Year’s Day Parade, proudly representing South Carolina on a global platform. Way to go Riverside! 👏

Time to celebrate this year's Window Wonderland champions! 🏆Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award winner, Sum Bar...
12/20/2024

Time to celebrate this year's Window Wonderland champions! 🏆

Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award winner, Sum Bar, and our Judges' Award winner, Trio Brick Oven Cafe, for their dazzling holiday displays! 🌟

Each winner takes home prizes valued at $2,000, including $1,000 cash and exclusive benefits from our partner, VisitGreenville SC —like an annual membership, an enhanced website listing, three months of page sponsor placement and social media features. 🎁

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the festive spirit downtown this season. If you haven't yet, make sure to check out all the windows in our Window Wonderland before the season ends! 🪟☃️

Don’t let your favorite window get frosted over! ❄️ Tomorrow is the last day to cast your tough vote for the most sleigh...
12/18/2024

Don’t let your favorite window get frosted over! ❄️ Tomorrow is the last day to cast your tough vote for the most sleigh-inspiring display in this year’s Window Wonderland.

📲 Want to scope out the contenders? Check out the map here: https://arcg.is/HjWDS

Remember, the online pictures are great, but trust us—the real magic sparkles when you see them in person!

The Poinsettia Postcards are here! Local nonprofits and school groups have pulled out their creativity into crafting the...
12/18/2024

The Poinsettia Postcards are here! Local nonprofits and school groups have pulled out their creativity into crafting these larger-than-life holiday postcards, now on display at One City Plaza. 🎨📬 Stroll down Main Street this December and soak up the festive charm of Greenville's plaza—each postcard tells a unique story of the season!

A big THANK YOU to Fairway Ford, Century BMW and the Mustang Club for providing the wheels to make this year's Poinsetti...
12/12/2024

A big THANK YOU to Fairway Ford, Century BMW and the Mustang Club for providing the wheels to make this year's Poinsettia Christmas Parade even more magical! 🚗✨ Thanks to your support, our grand marshal, Reedy Rip'It and the Mayor rode through downtown in style. 🎄🎅

Window Wonderland is here! ✨🎄Take a stroll down Main Street, where downtown merchants have turned their storefronts into...
12/10/2024

Window Wonderland is here! ✨🎄

Take a stroll down Main Street, where downtown merchants have turned their storefronts into a festive holiday wonderland. 🌟❄️

🛍️ Window shopping has never been so fun! Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite display: https://bit.ly/3OQcN6U 🗳️

The floats have dazzled, the votes have been counted and now it’s time to announce the winners of this year’s Poinsettia...
12/09/2024

The floats have dazzled, the votes have been counted and now it’s time to announce the winners of this year’s Poinsettia Christmas Parade! 🎉🎄

Joel Poinsett Award - GVL Limo "I'll be home for Christmas...Thanks to GVL Limo"
Best Float - Miracle Hill Ministries "Christ our Savior is Born"
Best Walk - Bike Walk Greenville "Poinsettia Pedalers and Pedestrians"
Best Dance - Phenomenal Ligerettes "The Nutcracker" / A Step Above Dance Academy "Mele Kalikimaka" (Tie)
Best Band - Riverside High School "Pride of Riverside" Marching Band

It’s official—the people’s choice award has made history with record-breaking votes
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People's Choice - Fierce Flames Dance Company "Santas Little Workers"

What a sleighing good time we had at the Poinsettia Christmas Parade! 🎄✨ From dazzling floats to festive cheer, it was a...
12/08/2024

What a sleighing good time we had at the Poinsettia Christmas Parade! 🎄✨ From dazzling floats to festive cheer, it was a holiday celebration to remember. Now, Santa’s checking his list twice—and he wants YOU to vote for your favorite parade entry in the People’s Choice Awards! 🎅🎁 Let’s see who takes the top spot! 🏆

Voting is now open until noon on Monday: https://bit.ly/4g3aJoh

Let’s wrap up the year with some holiday cheer at the Poinsettia Christmas Parade! 🎄✨ Join us for a festive journey at 6...
12/07/2024

Let’s wrap up the year with some holiday cheer at the Poinsettia Christmas Parade! 🎄✨ Join us for a festive journey at 6:30PM filled with dazzling floats, sparkling lights and plenty of laughs along Main Street. It’s going to be a holly-jolly good time 🎅

Heading to Night of Lights tonight for the official 30-foot Christmas Tree lighting? Make sure to check out this year Wi...
12/06/2024

Heading to Night of Lights tonight for the official 30-foot Christmas Tree lighting? Make sure to check out this year Window Wonderland along Main Street! Prepare to be dazzled by the festive window displays as our downtown spots compete in the Window Wonderland showdown! 🎄✨

📲 Check out the map at https://bit.ly/4gkNp59 to find the contenders, then cast your vote for the window that gives you the most holiday cheer!

Sure, the photos are fun, but the real magic happens when you see it all in person!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Greenville! ✨🎄Start the weekend with a sparkle at the Night of Lights on Fri...
12/04/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Greenville! ✨🎄
Start the weekend with a sparkle at the Night of Lights on Friday at 5:30 PM! 🎅 Main Street will glow like never before with our 30-foot Christmas tree, twinkling with 25,550 LED lights 🌟

Join Mayor Knox White and Jane Robelot from WYFF News 4 for the official countdown to the tree lighting (between 6:00 and 6:15 PM), and get ready for a tree-mendous moment that’ll light up your heart!
Enjoy festive live music, grab a bite from food trucks, shop local vendors and catch a special visit from Santa Claus himself! 🎶🍴🎁

Then, keep the holiday spirit rolling on Saturday at 6:30 PM with the Poinsettia Christmas Parade along Main Street! 🎉 It’s the biggest parade in years, filled with dazzling floats, holiday cheer and enough twinkling lights to make you feel like you’re walking through a holiday card! ✨

Come for the lights, stay for the magic—this is one weekend you won’t want to miss! 🎄🎉

Planning to join us for the Poinsettia Christmas Parade this weekend? Swipe right to take a look at the road closure map...
12/04/2024

Planning to join us for the Poinsettia Christmas Parade this weekend? Swipe right to take a look at the road closure map, ensuring a smooth journey downtown!

Here are some tips for an amazing experience with us on Saturday:
✨Arrive early to secure your prime spot along Main Street, stretching from Augusta St. to E. North St.
✨Opt for parking in a downtown garage or lot on the side of Main Street where you plan to enjoy the parade.
✨Be ready for some traffic before and after the parade.

The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for a dazzling celebration on Main Street, where our incredible market vendors will add their sparkle to the mag...
12/03/2024

Join us for a dazzling celebration on Main Street, where our incredible market vendors will add their sparkle to the magic of the season! Discover the radiance of our 30-foot City of Greenville Christmas tree, proudly standing in front of M. Judson Booksellers while you shop with local vendors for the holidays on Friday, December 6.

Vendors available at Night of Lights:
Ballew Woodworks
Becca's Beeswax Wraps
Gardner Carpentry
Peace, Love and Soap
Pysanky by Pastor
Twin Creeks Lavender
Vdovichenko Bee Farm
Wiks and Stone

Ho, ho, ho! ✨ The most wonderful time of the year is officially here and Greenville is about to sparkle brighter than ev...
11/27/2024

Ho, ho, ho! ✨ The most wonderful time of the year is officially here and Greenville is about to sparkle brighter than ever! Get ready for two unforgettable holiday traditions that will fill your heart with joy and holiday cheer — Night of Lights and the Poinsettia Christmas Parade! These magical events are sure to put a twinkle in your eye and a skip in your step.

🎄 NIGHT OF LIGHTS
Kick off the season with a dazzling celebration as we light up the official City of Greenville Christmas tree! Join Mayor White and special guest Jane Robelot from WYFF News 4 for this enchanting evening, filled with festive food trucks, live music, and local vendors from the TD Saturday Market. Whether you're enjoying a tasty treat, finding the perfect gift or just soaking in the holiday magic, this FREE event is the ultimate way to get into the holiday spirit. The big tree lighting will happen around 6:15 p.m., so arrive early to get a front-row view of the holiday sparkle!

📅: Friday, December 6
🕠: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
🎄: 6:15 PM
📍: Main Street (McBee to Broad Street)

🎅 POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS PARADE
For over 75 years, the Poinsettia Christmas Parade has been Greenville’s beloved holiday tradition — and this year’s parade is sure to be just as spectacular! Watch as festive floats, dazzling lights and holiday performers fill Main Street with cheer, leading up to the grand finale: a special visit from Santa himself! Make sure to get there early to grab the perfect spot to experience this shining moment in holiday magic.

📅: Saturday, December 7
🕡: Parade starts at 6:30 PM
📍: Main Street (from Augusta to North Street)

From the Poinsettia Christmas Parade to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🎉✨ The Mauldin High School Mavettes are head...
11/26/2024

From the Poinsettia Christmas Parade to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🎉✨ The Mauldin High School Mavettes are heading to New York City to perform in the iconic parade. These talented dancers are ready to take the Big Apple by storm! 💃

You can also catch them at this year's Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7 along Main Street!✨

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