The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Downtown Greenway from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 16, at Cairn’s Course, 501 Guilford Ave.

The official program will being at noon, and the event will include live music, circus performers, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

First proposed as a part of Greensboro's 2001 Center City Master Plan, the Downtown Greenway has taken shape over decades through sustained investment from federal and local government agencies, philanthropic partners, and in close collaboration with community support.

"This is a defining moment for Greensboro," said Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter. "The completion of the Downtown Greenway represents years of collaboration and a collective community vision coming to life, creating a place where residents, visitors and businesses can connect in new and meaningful ways.”

For more information about the event, visit downtowngreenway.org/grand-opening.