The
17th annual African-American History Festival will be held this
weekend in Apalachicola.
The
event is sponsored by the Hillside Coalition of Laborers for
Apalachicola and celebrates the African-American aspect of Franklin
County's history.
This
year's theme is “Faith, hope, love, family.”
Festivities
start today at noon when the vendor booths open and there will be the
crowning of the festival royalty at 5:45 PM.
The
big day is Saturday.
The
day will start with a parade at noon and continues with Live
Entertainment, Food, arts and crafts,
cultural events and more.
There
is a local talent show, and the popular ethnic fashion show and line
dancing.
This
year's entertainers include the P and W trio out of Albany, Georgia
and the headliner is the 225 Uptown Band out of Dothan, Alabama.
On
Sunday there will be an outdoor worship at noon – the festival
will officially end at 4 PM on Sunday.
All
of the activities take place at Franklin Square on 6th street in
Apalachicola.
You
can get more information about the event on-line at HCOLA.ORG or like
the group on facebook.
http://live.oysterradio.com/
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