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run downtown
Join us for this fun-filled 5K walk and run finishing on Main Street in downtown Greenville. The 2008 race will be held on Jan. 26. For more information or to register, contact The Greenville Track Club.

return to the green
Each March, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an annual family celebration of Irish culture. Located in the West End, this one-day event occurs the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day - on March 9 in 2008. The celebration includes live Celtic music, bagpipes, Irish food and drink and a variety of children's activities. For more information, call 864-467-6667.

moonlight movie series
Enjoy the classics - outdoors! The Moonlight Movie Series will be Wednesdays in May and September, at the Peace Center Amphitheater. Showtime is at dark. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars. For more information, click here.

usa cycling pro championship
Watch the best in the cycling perform as this national event makes its way to Greenville on August 30 and 31, 2008. Co-sponsored by the city and Medalist Sports. For more information: www.medalistsports.com.

jamn on the reedy

Bluegrass
music
enthusiasts
can enjoy
the sound
of mountain
music every
Saturday from spring through fall, at
7 p.m. at the
City of Greenville’s Jam’n by the Reedy, held on the banks of the Reedy River in front of the Bowater parking garage.  Bluegrass musicians (pickers) are invited to bring their instruments and showcase their talent each week.

Admission is free; attendees are encouraged to bring instruments, lawn chairs and blankets. For additional information, contact Jim Clark at 864-787-1184.

world tai chi day
Saturday, April 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Falls Park at Main St.

The free event will feature Tai Chi and Qigong demonstrations by local instructors and students.
Both Tai Chi and Qigong are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. Often referred to as moving meditation, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for physical and mental well-being. In fact, scientific studies show Tai Chi increases flexibility, muscular strength, and fitness. Qigong helps people increase their self-awareness, build internal energy, and develop a healthy body physically and spiritually.
Click here for more information about the Tai Chi Day instructors.

reedy river nighttime
concert series
This FREE outdoor family entertainment series is held every Wednesday, 7 - 9pm, June through August, at the Peace Center Amphitheater. This relaxed outdoor setting along the Reedy River features a variety of music performed by regional and local entertainers. Bring a picnic, a blanket or lawn chair; relax and enjoy a wonderful evening at a beautiful and popular outdoor venue.

art in the park
Each year the Upstate Visual Arts (UVA) and the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department join forces to create a unique venue for bringing art to the public: Art in the Park. This year's festival will be held September 20 and 21, 2008, and draws hundreds of renowned regional artist, as well as, thousands of onlookers to Greenville for a weekend of exhibits and demonstrations.

ritmo tropical
The rhythm of the tropics comes to Falls Park in downtown Grenville, on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Enjoy salsa music, dancing and family activities from 4 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, click here.

greenville poinsettia christmas parade
The Blue Star Mothers - Upstate Chapter and the City of Greenville sponsor Greenville's favorite tradition, the Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade. For more than 20 years, the parade has signaled the start of the Christmas season in Greenville. Each year the parade attracts thousands of visitors downtown to view the holiday floats and activities. The parade is traditionally held the first Saturday in December - on Dec. 6 in 2008.