The Town of Florence Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Florence Freedom Fest July 4th celebration to be held at Heritage Park on Friday, July 4th. There are a number of family fun activities planned in Florence. Everyone is welcome to come out & celebrate Independence Day!
The following activities are tentatively scheduled:
* Pool activities are scheduled from 10 am to 2 pm at the Florence Community Pool, located at the Florence High School. There will be free open swim & wacky water games.
* Immediately following swimming activities at the Florence Community Pool, teams are formed for the Mud Volleyball Tournament at Heritage Park. The cost will be $30 per team & includes a great prize. Competition is scheduled to begin approx. at 2:30 pm.
* The Horseshoe Tournament will begin at 3 pm. The cost is $10 per team. Registration fees must be paid no later than July 2nd.
* The 1st annual amateur “Country Singing” contest will be coordinated this year as part of the festivities. This contest is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. The contest is co-sponsored by Country Thunder USA . Great prizes will be awarded for contestants up to $2,500 in value. Please contact the department for more details & for registrations.
* The Family Day events begin at 4 pm, which includes an obstacle course for all ages, watermelon eating contest, salsa contest, games, music, water slide inflatables, food vendors, & lots more.
* The Family Day activities will conclude with a Red, White & Blue Family Parade. Families are encouraged to put their “best float forward” in this Third Annual 4th of July Parade. Decorate your bikes, scooters, wagons or even the kids for this pre-fireworks event. Parade line-up begins at 6 pm in the Heritage Park parking lot. The parade will begin approx. at 6:45 pm.
* Entertainment & MC for the event is provided by Christine Deaton & “Keepsakes” & will begin at 6 pm.
The firework show will begin at approx. 8:30 pm. This event is free to the public! The Town is seeking additional food vendors, if interested contact the Florence Parks & Recreation Department. For more information please call 868-7589.