Warmth and sunny skies were welcomed at Saturday’s annual Southland Jubilee on Main Street in historic downtown Greensboro. Big crowds from neighboring counties and residents alike enjoyed the food trucks, downtown businesses and restaurants, specialty merchant tents featuring a variety of unique crafts and a classic car show put on every year by the Georgia Classic Cruisers.

The Greensboro Business Association (GBA) held its inaugural event in downtown Greensboro under sunny skies with visitors coming to the city from near and far. Mardi Gras was celebrated through colorfully decorated storefronts and gift baskets to be won following a drawing held later.

Sponsored by the Greensboro Business Association, The Downtown Christmas Village event will take over Greensboro 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The leaves are changing color and there is a chill in the air, which means that the holidays are close at hand. Downtown Greensboro will kick off its holiday season with the Lighting of the Tree from 6-8 p.m.