Coordinated by Come-See-Me and the Louise Pettus Archives & Special Collections at Winthrop University
Missing a festival button from your collection? Visit the button swap to see if you can find one. Have a duplicate button? Simply bring your old buttons to help someone else’s collection. For more fun, consider taking a selfie with your favorite Come-See-Me button to share on Instagram #csmfestival. We’d love for you to post your photos and descriptions on Facebook/comeseemefestival. Let’s celebrate how Glen has changed and somehow remains the same.
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
Music has the power to unite and that is just what we’re celebrating in the 2020 Come-See-Me Parade! “Rocking Rock Hill” will showcase music and bands from every era and genre of music. From Elvis to Panic at the Disco, we want to hear and see them all! Join Glen and Glenda for this year’s Come-See-Me Parade to celebrate everything we love about music. Entry forms are available at comeseeme.org/parade-registration. The parade committee will review entry forms for theme adherence and creativity. Please include the genre of music you intend to play or represent.
NEW PARADE ROUTE FOR 2020:
The parade will begin at 135 South Oakland Avenue, and continue up to E. White Street. Then on to E. Main Street, ending at Fountain Park.
Thank you in advance for leaving your pets at home. Participants may not throw items from floats or vehicles. Canceled in the event of rain.
Coordinated by Come-See-Me and the Louise Pettus Archives & Special Collections at Winthrop University
Missing a festival button from your collection? Visit the button swap to see if you can find one. Have a duplicate button? Simply bring your old buttons to help someone else’s collection. For more fun, consider taking a selfie with your favorite Come-See-Me button to share on Instagram #csmfestival. We’d love for you to post your photos and descriptions on Facebook/comeseemefestival. Let’s celebrate how Glen has changed and somehow remains the same.
Sponsored by J. Michele Boyne, DMD and Winthrop University
Entry fee: one new or gently used children’s book for a local children’s charity.
There is no dress code for this event. Participants wear everything from play clothes to dress clothes. This event is a roaming festival-style party with stations for activities.
The Richardson Ballroom is located on the first floor of the DiGiorgio Campus Center. For best parking and access, take Cherry Road to Alumni Drive and take a left. Take the first left on Founders Lane, and park in the gravel lot immediately on your right. The event entry will be clearly marked.
You must register to attend.
Sponsored by Jackson Pediatric Dentistry
Looking for a unique way to express yourself? Come join us to help transform Main Street into a bright and colorful street museum, adorned in vivid pastel chalks. Artists of all ages are invited to transform this asphalt canvas into a beautiful masterpiece. This is a FREE signature event and chalk will be provided.
Sponsored by Rinehart Realty Corporation
Enjoy beautiful Fountain Park while kids experience a variety of music and hands-on play of an assortment of instruments. At 6:30pm, kids can join Glen and Glenda in the Kazoo Parade. Complimentary Come-See-Me kazoos are provided. Rain or shine.
Sponsored by America’s Swimming Pool Company, Burns Chevrolet and Burns Ford of York, Morton & Gettys, Smile Doctors Braces by Tripp Leitner Orthodontics, and Springs Creative Products Group
Join us for the annual Beach Bash. Bring the family and enjoy your favorite beach hits and dance music from the 17South party band on the Founders Federal Credit Union Stage. Local food trucks and restaurants will be on site serving delicious food for you to savor. To purchase alcoholic beverages, you must show valid ID. Beverage tickets ($5) are required for purchase of alcohol. CASH ONLY. Bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes! No pets or coolers.
Live Music:
5:30pm – 17South
Sponsored by Krystal Myers Teague DMD, Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm, Walk2Campus Properties, and Whitesell Investigative Services
Fun Run (7:45 am) – Run at Winthrop Coliseum/Lake. Strollers are allowed. Free, no registration required. Medals will be presented to participating children 12 and under.
5K (8:15 am) and 10K (8:30 am) – USATF-certified 5K (3.1 mile) course and USATF-certified 10K (6.2 mile) course on paved streets passing through beautiful residential areas. Gift cards awarded to overall male & female winners and male & female master (40 years of age and older) winners. Registration fee for 5K is $35 (pre-register for $30) and 10K is $55 (pre-register for $50).
Download the 5K route course map.
Download the 10K route course map.
Register online today. Race-day registration available from 7-7:30 am. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled race. All runners are asked to bring a pair of old athletic shoes to be recycled. Abundant parking available. Race T-shirt guaranteed to first 450 registrants. Rain or shine. Race packet pickup will be held at Winthrop Coliseum. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.
Coordinated by Come-See-Me and the Louise Pettus Archives & Special Collections at Winthrop University
Missing a festival button from your collection? Visit the button swap to see if you can find one. Have a duplicate button? Simply bring your old buttons to help someone else’s collection. For more fun, consider taking a selfie with your favorite Come-See-Me button to share on Instagram #csmfestival. We’d love for you to post your photos and descriptions on Facebook/comeseemefestival. Let’s celebrate how Glen has changed and somehow remains the same.
Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America, Elite Air and Heat LLC and Riverwalk Academy
Bring the whole family to enjoy tons of fun outdoor activities for kids. Tricycle and bike races around the Velodrome, fun fitness dance sessions, sports inflatables, face painting, taste testing table, and lots more! The first 500 children will receive Healthy Kids Goody Bags. Canceled if rain.