150th  GREENLAND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Greenland Michigan celebrated its 150th birthday and the Fourth of July this past weekend and the small community did up in a big way. Large crowds in the thousands turned out for the three day long celebration.

Saturday which was the second day of the three day celebration started at 8:30 AM with a walk and a race directed by "Fast Eddie". The race originated at Stenson Park.

At 1:00 PM there was a Parade through Greenland which was attended by a very large crowd.  There were plenty of floats and a large contingent of antique and classic cars. Music was provided by the Mountaineer Drum and Bugle Corp. Mary Ann and Leon Rogers were the grand marshals. Sylvia Sorvari, at 94, was the oldest Greenland resident in attendance at the celebration.

 According to committee members over 800 former residents registered and returned home for the Birthday Bash.

 After the parade there was a BBQ at the pavilion with a large selection of great BBQ cuisine provided by "Simply Jerry's Barbeque Team".  The aroma of great food filled the air , and although the food line was long  Jerry's Team moved everyone through in quick order.

There games being played and a street dance that began at 7:30 PM with music by "Easy Money". The evening concluded with a grand fireworks display.
 

Music in the parade was provided by the Mountaineer Drum &  Bugle Corps.
 

a lot of good floats were in the parade
 
The area's Finnish population was represented in the parade by "The Ladies of Kaleva #13"  watch out! that's Linda Graham behind the wheel.

the Irish are not to be denied either, this float is from the O'Connell Family Pub and That's No Blarney!
 
 
 
Yes there were dogs and even a bear. Smokey from the Forest Service makes an appearance (below)

Hi Smokey!
The "Class of '58" was well represented in the parade. Remember those skirts?
 
 

and there were really nice classic and antique automobiles on hand for the parade
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

And of course there were politicians
 

And our State Police Barracks provided and escort

yes there were trucks too!
 
 
 
 
 

After the parade there was food and games, a street dance and fireworks

Great barbeque was served by "Simply Jerry's Barbeque Team"
The food line started off pretty long but the team from Simple Jerry's BBQ moved everyone through in very quick order.
 
BBQ Pork, beef chicken along with brats rounded out the menu of delicious foods

While they ate, the diners were entertained by the Mountaineer Drum & Bugle Corps

Great job Greenland - Happy Birthday