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HEAT ADVISORY NOTICE
A heat advisory is in effect for our area during Fun Fourth weekend. We encourage all attendees to plan accordingly by drinking plenty of water, wearing lightweight clothing, applying sunscreen, and taking breaks in the shade or air conditioning when needed.
Free water filling stations, misting tents, GTA Cooling Buses, and indoor businesses will be available throughout downtown. If you begin to feel unwell, seek medical assistance immediately.
By attending, participants acknowledge the risks associated with outdoor activities in hot weather and assume responsibility for taking appropriate precautions for their own health and safety.
Please continue to monitor our social media channels for the latest event updates.
Fun Fourth Festival
Presented by Allegacy Financial®
July 4, 2026
Freedom Run Begins at 7:30 AM
Freedom Fest, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our Nation
The Fun Fourth Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of the nations birthday. Elm Street lights up with live music, food and items from local downtown vendors. With crowd-favorite entertainment and performances, this event brings people together in a meaningful and memorable way.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned! Full event details, performances, and activations will be announced closer to the date.
July 3rd Block Party & Concert
Presented by T-Fiber
We're kicking off the celebration a day early on July 3rd with a FREE concert in Hamburger Square with Kids in America- Totally 80s Cover Band!
Show begins at 5:30 pm next to Natty Greene's
PLEASE NOTE: Clear Bag Policy
For the 2026 celebration, the City of Greensboro is instituting a clear bag policy within the footprint of the event.
Attendees, participants, vendors, volunteers, and other persons entering the event will be permitted to carry only clear bags, purses, totes, backpacks, or similar containers made of transparent material. Diaper bags, medically necessary bags, and other accommodations required by applicable law may be permitted, subject to inspection by event security personnel or law enforcement officers.
The City reserves the right to require inspection of any bag or container and to prohibit items that present a safety, security, or operational concern.
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