Lighter crowds enjoy Homecoming Third Friday Downtown

[September 23, 2019]   LINCOLN - Following Lincoln's Homecoming Parade on Friday, a couple of streets on the square were once again blocked off to hold the season's last 'Third Fridays Downtown.'

The seasonal celebration of the place we call home gives residents an opportunity to gather and greet one another, and to reset from the stresses of everyday life. The casual yet festive setting and live music encourages relaxation, a time for shared laughs and to eat some good food.

Kids are kept busy with free games and activities conducted by volunteers and community groups. This past Friday evening, kids were particularly drawn to the giant energy busting inflatables.

Now in the last days of summer, and with many parents running older kids around for homecoming activities, it was a lighter, and either much younger or much older crowd that took in the free event held on Lincoln's Historic Square from 5 - 7 p.m.

Many of those in attendance purchased their supper from favorite downtown eateries while listening to local musical talent, Harmony G.R.I.T.S. playing modern country and classic rock.

Vendors on the Square included Mama's Arcade, Guest House, Harvest of Talents, Lincoln Christian Church, Heritage in Flight Museum, St. John United Church of Christ, Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival, Tupperware with Darlene Begolka, Faith Assembly of God, Lincoln Heritage Museum, Cricket Wireless and Heartland Community College.

[Jan Youngquist]