Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, November 25 Please see below update on events, protests and details about downtown. |
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Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule- United Community Bank Ice on Main - Friday, November 18, 2022 - January 16, 2023 - times varies per day (Village Green)
- Grand Bohemian Christmas Market - Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26- 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 27 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Falls Park Event Lawn)
- Music and Movement in CSP - Friday, November 25 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Cancer Survivors Park)
- Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, November 29 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
- Grand Bohemian Christmas Market - Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 4 - times vary per day (Fall Park Event Lawn)
- Night of Lights - Friday, December 2 - 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Main Street from Broad St to McBee Ave)
- Peace Center Holiday Film - Friday, December 2 - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (TD Stage and Peace Center Amphitheater)
- Poinsettia Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 3 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Main Street from Vardry to Beattie Place)
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Free Parking Available Downtown throughout Thanksgiving Weekend Residents and visitors can easily plan their visit to downtown Greenville this weekend, with free parking offered throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. Parking is free in all City-owned parking garages on Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 25 (Black Friday) Celebrate Small Business Saturday with free parking on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27, in the following locations: North Laurens garage, Broad Street garage, Richardson Street garage, West Washington street parking deck, West End parking lots and along Main Street. View Interactive Parking Location Map
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Food for Fines: Swap Food for Reduced Parking Tickets! City of Greenville Parking Services is hosting a Food for Fines promotion offering $15 off any city parking citation when you donate 10 cans of food to benefit Triune Mercy Center.
Bring your donations and your citation to the Parking Services offices at 516 Rutherford Street through Friday, December 16. Past-due citations are eligible.
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2022 Window Wonderland - Applications Open Join us as we transform downtown into a festive wonderland this holiday season! Applications are available for the 5th annual Central Business District window decorating contest. Make downtown a "Window Wonderland" for the community this holiday season.
In collaboration with VisitGreenvilleSC, the City is excited to offer contest prizes for the winner in the following categories: Judges' Award and People's Choice Award.
To be eligible for the contest, businesses within the CBD must apply, decorate and submit a picture of their window by Thursday, December 1.
Window Wonderland Application
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Night of Lights - Friday, December 2 Count down with Mayor White as we light the official City of Greenville Christmas tree located in front of M. Judson Booksellers on Friday, December 2. This festive FREE event includes food trucks, craft vendors, live music and a special visit from Santa. The tree lighting ceremony will take place between 6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. We encourage everyone to arrive early to ensure you don't miss out on the magic!
Location: Main Street between McBee Avenue and Broad Street
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Poinsettia Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 3 The downtown Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3. The parade will start at 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Augusta Street. The parade will move north along Main Street and end at North Street.
Road Closure Map
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United Community Bank Ice on Main now open! United Community Bank Ice on Main is open for skating! The rink officially opened on Monday, November 14. Located on Main Street in downtown Greenville, this outdoor seasonal rink brings fun for the whole family to enjoy. Online ticket sales are open as well as rent the rink options.
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City Releases Draft Redistricting Map for Public ReviewThe City of Greenville will host four drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed redistricting plan. The City released a draft redistricting map, for public review ahead of the public meetings.
Drop-in meetings will be held in each Council district; however, residents are welcome to attend any or all of the meetings. All meetings will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For additional information about public meetings including dates and location, visit https://greenvillesc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2968
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Economic Development Strategic Plan AdoptedCity Council voted unanimously to adopt an economic development strategic plan that lays the foundation for sustained growth and prosperity. The plan puts heavy focus on entrepreneurship and innovation; talent recruitment; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and relying on the GVL2040 Comprehensive Plan to address housing affordability and transportation.
Strategies include targeting small business and retail in underserved corridors and neighborhoods; investing in additional community gathering spaces; preserving Greenville’s tree canopy and open spaces; advocating for career and technical education; as well as continuing to promote Greenville’s brand and image.
View the Strategic Plan
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Downtown Merchant Association- Thank you for making Greenville award-winning!
On Tuesday, November 15, we gathered for our last Downtown Merchant Association of 2022. Mayor Knox White helped us reflect on the accomplishments of this year while inspiring us with updates for the many projects and developments leading us into 2023. We want to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all downtown merchants, as you are the true essence of what makes Greenville an award-winning and special place to work, live and play. We wish everyone a joyful, prosperous and safe holiday season.
A special and boisterous THANK YOU to M. Judson Booksellers and Camila's Kitchen for hosting and providing refreshments for all meeting attendees throughout the year.
Please go ahead and mark your calendars for our first Downtown Merchant Meeting in the new year scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
If you were unable to attend our November meeting, review the meeting recap notes at your convenience. Additionally, please view the City of Greenville's complimentary holiday parking schedule and offerings, which begin on Thanksgiving Day and continues on selected dates throughout the New Year.
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City's Week in Review Available via Text Would you like to receive the City's Week in Review newsletter via text every Friday? Text "GVLthisWeek" to 866-874-2232 to start receiving it next week. Check out the latest edition available in English and Spanish at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1652/Week-in-Review
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2022 More to Enjoy Sign ApplicationThe City of Greenville is continuing its More to Enjoy wayfinding program, which features newly-designed business directory signs at key Main Street intersections. The purpose of the program is to encourage downtown visitors to discover shops and restaurants located on side streets in the Central Business District by listing business names and providing directional arrows. The signs are designed to be eye-catching while still incorporating seamlessly into the City’s overall downtown branding campaign.
Submit an application or apply for renewal by filling out the 2022 More to Enjoy application. Space on the signs are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions or more information, please email Cameron Campbell at cjcampbell@greenvillesc.gov.
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City of Greenville Week in ReviewThe City’s Communications Department has created a Week in Review video. These videos post every Saturday on the City’s Facebook page. |
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