A major milestone for Greensboro is here.
On Saturday, May 16, the community is invited to celebrate the official grand opening and final ribbon-cutting of the completed Downtown Greenway – a fully connected 4-mile loop encircling downtown. This long-awaited moment marks the realization of a shared vision more than 25 years in the making.
From neighborhood connections to public art, wellness, and urban green spaces, the Downtown Greenway now stands as one of Greensboro’s most vibrant and transformative community spaces.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: Cairn’s Course (501 Guilford Avenue)
Ribbon-Cutting & Program
The official program begins at 12 noon, featuring remarks from community leaders and project partners.
Following, attendees are invited to take part in a one-of-a-kind moment – a “super-sized community ribbon” cutting. All are welcome to help cut the ribbon and officially open the entire 4-mile Downtown Greenway loop together.
Entertainment
Enjoy a lively atmosphere throughout the event including:
- Live music by AMRodeo
- Entertainment and interactive performances by CircusEVO
- Family-friendly games and activities
Food & Drink
A variety of local favorites will be on-site with a variety of food and beverages for purchase:
- Demeter Wine
- Little Brother Brewing
- Rockin’ Moroccan
- Taco Bros
- The Ice Queen Parlor
Parking & Access
Consider arriving on foot or by bike along the Downtown Greenway, or park and walk a short distance from these nearby locations:
- First Bank – 101 N. Spring Street
- First Baptist Church – 1000 W. Friendly Avenue
- Greensboro College: main campus – 815 W. Market Street
- Greensboro College: theatre campus – 501 Guilford Avenue (gravel lot)
- Weaver Academy – 100 S. Cedar Street
Event signage and volunteers along the greenway will help guide visitors.