Opening Band, Flying Fish |
Flying Fish will get the music started at 6 p.m. when Jeff Dutrow, Tim Dutrow, and Robert E. Mason take the stage. Known for their covers of Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, as well as their original song, “Apalachicola Bound,” the group describes their genre as “groovy music.” |
The festivities will culminate in a performance of the National Anthem by talented downtown Apalachicola businesswoman Faith Lynch. Lynch was born in Decatur, Illinois and grew up in Warrensburg, Illinois. She served in the United States Air Force, inspired by her father, a Navy veteran. He was also “a singer and a showman” who had a big influence on Lynch’s lifelong interest in the performing arts. (Read more...) |
The Veterans' Tribute Speaker |
We're honored to announce this year's Veterans' Tribute Speaker. Lieutenant Colonel (Promotable) J. ‘Chris’ Zingarelli is the Technical Director for the Space Sensing Directorate at Space Systems Command in Los Angeles, California. Prior to his current assignment, he was Commander, Detachment 15, and Materiel Leader, Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site, directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Maui Island, Hawaii. Chris is a graduate of Oklahoma State University (Read more...) |
The Red, White, & Blue Parade |
Provided by Franklin’s Promise Coalition and the Crew of the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten Coast. Grab your bicycles, wagons, golf carts, or sneakers, and join your friends! Learn more... |
"Where should we park?" is a frequently asked question. If you can't find a nearby spot, try the lots on Water Street between the bridge and Riverfront Park, the parking areas at Water Street and Ave. F, the public lot on Market Street across from the Veterans Memorial Park, or Battery Park (near the bridge). Click here for a list of restaurants that will be open to serve you. For an event map, click here. For the event schedule, click here. |
| Apalachicola Blues Authority |
Our featured entertainment is the Apalachicola Blues Authority featuring Bernard Simmons. Simmons describes his set list as “happy music,” influenced by such stars as James Brown, Rod Stewart, and The Temptations. “We play Motown, ‘50s rock ‘n roll, blues, jazz, and even a little country (Read more...) |
Gordon Adkins will perform an a capella solo of God Bless America. His performing background includes high school musicals, musical training at Iowa State University, college quartets, community theater, and church. Adkins has performed this song, prefaced with historical context, for the past several years at the Celebration. It has become one of our favorite parts of the event. Adkins often reflects on (Read more...) |
Local & Regional Food Trucks! |
Visit our website for a description of all the mouth-watering options you'll find this year. The food court will be located on Avenue E. Additional food vendors will be located in the parking lot between Grady Market and SunCoast Realty. Tamara's On the Go will be at their permanent spot on the corner of Water Street and Avenue E. Click here to read the Apalach Times article on this year's food trucks. Click here for a list of downtown restaurants that will be open on July 3rd to serve you. |
Just after sunset, fireworks are launched from a barge on the Apalachicola River, creating the most spectacular waterfront fireworks show anywhere on the Forgotten Coast! |
Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets are welcome. Put on your red, white, and blue, and head downtown! Admission is free. This event is completely funded through the generosity of our Sponsors. We at Apalachicola Main Street have always been committed to making this event free to the public. Main Street Board Chair Jim Bachrach says, "Every year we throw a fantastic party on July 3rd and invite the community to join us!" Visit our website for more event details! |
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