The 14th annual African-American History Festival will be held this weekend in Apalachicola

The 14th 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.

Festivities start today at 4 and there is a Denim Dazzle Party at 7.

The big day is Saturday.

The day will start with a parade at 10am and continue with Live Entertainment, Food, arts and crafts, and dancing.

This year’s entertainment includes over 10 acts including The P&W Trio and the Dream Reality Records Revue as well as a number of other local and regional artists.

There will also be basketball tournaments and an ethnic fashion show.

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.

https://www.facebook.com/HCOLA-Hillside-Coalition-Of-Laborers-for-Apalachicola-135729603157375/?fref=ts

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