Fun filled holiday weekend planned in Apalach



This 4^th of July holiday weekend in historic Apalachicola is slated to be filled with fun and lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

Starting at 12:00PM Saturday, July 2, there will be an old fashioned barbeque hosted by the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department on the dock at Riverfront Park.  The firemen will be firing up the grill with some great Boston butts, chicken and ribs to raise funds for much-needed equipment.

Also on the dock starting at 8:00PM will feature a benefit concert by local band Kornbread out of Eastpoint.  To reserve a table or front row seating call (850) 653-3930.

On Sunday, July 3, a variety of events will take place including the Annual Red, White and Blue Parade.  Participates will meet at Lafayette Park at 5:30PM to decorate their bicycles and golf carts.  The parade will promptly leave the park at 6:00PM to head toward Riverfront Park where the real fun begin. 

Starting at 6:30PM at Riverfront Park, there will be free ice cream for everyone to enjoy at the Annual Ice Cream Social and at 7:00PM the Apalachicola Rotary Club will hold a Rubber Ducky Race.  You can see any Rotary Club member for tickets or go to HandmadeinApalach.com on the corner of Avenue E and Market Street for ducky adoptions and race T-shirts.

Rounding out the evening at 7:30PM, also on the dock, will be a live performance by local favorite Savannah Cook.

For more information, please contact Franklin's Promise Coalition by calling (850) 653-3930 or via email at mail@franklinspromisecoalition.org.

As we celebrate our nation’s 235^th birthday!  May we do so in remembrance of those who came before us, those who were willing to pay the price for our collective freedom with their liberty, limbs and lives?

Have a happy and safe 4^th of July Weekend!