GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's that time of year again. Downtown Greensboro is hosting their Festival of Lights.
For more than 35 years, Greensboro has hosted this event and this year is no different. Filled with performances from local groups, a tree lighting, and a sing-along it's a great way to kick off the holiday season.
The Festival of Lights will take place on Friday, December 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. The tree will be lit at 6:56 p.m. in Center City Park. Before the tree is lit, enjoy music from the North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir, followed by a performance by The Drew Hays Five featuring Diana Tuffin.
Food trucks like Hickory Tree BBQ and Charlie Poppers Kettle Corn and many more will be out for you to grab a bite while exploring Peppermint Alley or visiting Santa.
Road Closures
Street closures on Friday, December 2, are as follows:
- Davie Street between Friendly Avenue and Abe Brenner Place: 12:30-9:30 pm
- Elm Street between Friendly Avenue and Lewis Street: 2:30-9:30 pm
- Market Street eastbound lanes at Greene Street: 6-9:30 pm
- Friendly Avenue westbound lanes at Church Street: 6-9:30 pm
On Saturday, December 3, the following streets will be closed for the holiday parade lineup from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
- Greene Street from Lindsay Street to Fisher Avenue
- Fisher Avenue from Greene Street to Murrow Boulevard/Lindsay Street
- Smith Street from Eugene Street to Murrow Boulevard
- Murrow Boulevard from Lindsay Street to Fisher Avenue/Elm Street
- Elm Street from North Park Drive to Lindsay Street
On Saturday, December 3, the following streets will be closed for the holiday parade from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Greene Street from Lindsay Street to Washington Street
- Market Street from Eugene Street to Church Street
- Church Street from Sycamore Street to Lindsay Street
- Friendly Avenue from Murrow Boulevard to Eugene Street.
For more information on the Festival of Lights, click here.
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