Greenbelt Labor Day Festival

Schedule:

10am - Noon - 68th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Parade
The parade will entertain you with a variety of groups, demonstrating our community spirit and accentuating our city’s diverse cultural background. The Greenbelt Police Department Color Guard will lead off the parade, which will include a pipe and drum corps, numerous local community groups and businesses, fire trucks and local politicians. The Grand Marshal is Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen. Master of Ceremonies will be Dave Zahren, host of “It’s Academic.” Parade Route: Down Crescent Rd. from Greenhill to Southway. Parade is marshaled by members of the Prince George’s County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PG-ARES) with assistance from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society.

11am-6pm - Carnival And Booths
Midway. Rides by Rosedale Attractions. Games, food, sale, and information booths presented by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. No charge for entertainment, shows, or events unless noted.

11am-6pm - Bingo
Community Center Lawn. Head for the picnic tables in front of the Community Center for BINGO. Sponsored by Greenbelt Youth Baseball. Non-perishable food donations will be collected to support St. Hugh’s food pantry.

Noon-2pm - Luncheon On The Lawn
Greenbelt Community Church, Corner of Hillside and Crescent Rd. After parade. Barbeque sandwich or hot dog, baked beans, slaw, chips, drink and dessert for one reasonable price.

12-2pm - Historic House Tours
Museum House, 10B Crescent Road. Come by for a short tour of the Museum house. Tours offered on the half hour during open hours. See how a typical Greenbelt family would have lived in the late 30s to the early 50s.

Noon-1pm - Award Presentations
Stage. Presentation of awards for the Art Show, Photo Show, Best Entry in each parade category and Best in Parade.

Noon-3pm - Community Painting Project
Next to Greenbelt Elementary PTA Book Sale. Community members of all ages are invited to make your mark on canvas while celebrating the 70th annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. Non-washable, acrylic paints will be used; please wear your painting clothes. Adult-sized aprons available.

Noon-4pm - Art Show and Photo Show
Community Center Gym – View entries submitted by local artist and photographers. Artists and photographers: pick up artwork and photos at 4pm.

Noon-6pm - Craft Fair
Roosevelt Center. Visit with local artists as they display and sell their handmade crafts.

1:30-2:30pm - Kieran Lally
Stage. Kieran Lally is from Greenbelt and has always wanted to play at the Labor Day Festival. A St. Hugh’s School alum, this solo musician sings and plays acoustic guitar. He has been playing professionally since 2002 and has played 3,172 shows. Kieran teaches Special Education and Special Education music for Howard County schools, and coaches allied sports. Kieran has won four Rams Head Rammie Awards. When not on stage, he enjoys a sub from Joe’s.

3-6pm - Fast Eddie and The Slowpokes
Stage. Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes’ playlist is inspired by classic blues material from Chicago to West Coast Swing, Motown to Muscle Shoals, and all the rock ’n’ roll in between. Their goal is to get you up on your feet, and they never miss their target!.

3-7pm - Greenbelt American Legion Family Picnic
Greenbelt American Legion. After enjoying Labor Day Festival activities in Roosevelt Center, have fun at the American Legion Labor Day Family Picnic. Fun events for children and adults.

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