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Red, White and Blue Festival

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Fireworks over the Reedy River on July 4 AT&T Red, White and Blue presented by Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company is Greenville’s premier 4th of July celebration, showcasing one of the state’s largest fireworks displays, sponsored by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. This annual patriotic tradition is scheduled for Sunday, July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in downtown Greenville from Court Street to Camperdown Street and will encompass Broad Street from Laurens Street to Falls Street and Falls Park.

Note: Due to recent overseas deployments of area military units, the F-16 formation flyover scheduled for 8:30 pm on Sunday, July 4 has been cancelled.

Along with live musical entertainment on two stages, the free event will also feature a variety of food and a children’s area on East Broad Street. The schedule of entertainment includes:

Entertainment:
5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – Children’s area
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Musical entertainment on the Pepsi Stage on Main Street:
G Magazine Last Band Standing Winner (Greenville, SC)
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Musical entertainment on the Bloom Stage at the Peace Center Amphitheater:
The Army Ground Forces Jazz Guardians
Photo of The Note Ropers band7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Musical entertainment on the Pepsi Stage on Main Street:
The Note Ropers (Greenville, SC)
The Note Ropers are a Honky Tonk/Rockabilly band from Greenville, SC. We play authentic Honky Tonk Country fused with traditional Rockabilly for a sound that we call “Honkabilly.” The Note Ropers came together in April 2009 by some good friends who wanted to play our favorite style of music. The Note Ropers are influenced by Webb Pierce, Hank Williams, Faron Young, Johnny Horton, Elvis, Ernest Tubb, Lefty Frizzell, Marty Robbins, Fats Domino, Jimmie Rodgers, Johnny Cash, Hank Snow, George Jones, Carl Perkins, Buck Owens, and many other artists. However, we put our own spin on our original music and covers with a respectful nod to our mentors. From our custom stage attire, instruments, comic relief, and professional delivery we enjoy what we do and make sure that our audience is entertained. If you don’t have fun at our show, then you had better check your pulse. We will have you tappin’ your foot and dancing in no time!
9:45 p.m. – Fireworks sponsored by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

This year’s AT&T Red, White and Blue fireworks will feature choreographed music simulcast over radio station WESC 92.5 FM.

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Local Bands: Compete for Your Chance to Perform at Red, White & Blue!

Calling all bands and local musicians! G Magazine presents Last Band Standing! Local unsigned bands and musicians upload images and music to G Magazine; readers and viewers vote for their favorites; and the four finalists compete for the title during a concert event on June 24 at the Handlebar in Greenville. The winning band will play at the Red, White, & Blue Festival on July 4 in downtown Greenville, and receive a disc of professionally shot band images. The deadline to enter is May 19 so register now! No cost to enter.

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Contact

Event Coordination
Kevin Meyer
864-467-2776

Sponsorship
Tara Eaker
864-467-6667

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