A full day of activities are scheduled tomorrow, May 10th in celebration of Clay County's 150th birthday. Activities have been planned by Dr. Cynthia Stone, chair of the Historical Commission, and a few hard working volunteers.
Morning activities and a parade at noon are scheduled at the Clay County Fair Grounds. Activities continue at 7PM in GCS at Spring Park with a street dance.
Old-fashioned games for kids are planned, including sack races, table games, and egg and spoon races. Word has it that the games and activities start around 10 AM.
Science fiction fans can also enjoy an appearance by Gil-Man from the 1954 movie "The Creature from the Black Lagoon". The movie was the first under-water 3-D film and was partially filmed in Green Cove Springs.
A bar-be- que bean and cole slaw cook of is scheduled, along with beard growing contest. You won't go hungry because the Cattleman's Association will have lunch available!
Many community organizations, bands, and dignitaries will be featured in the noon parade. There will also be an assortment of floats, our 1911 fire truck, and the ladies of the VIA (The oldest Women's Club in Florida.) as participants.
A band concert by combined Clay County high schools will perform after the parade under the direction of Burt Creswell. The concert will include songs from 1858, the year the county was created from Duval County.
The fun continues and moves to Spring Park in GCS tomorrow night at 7 PM with a street dance. Music will be provided by J.R. Roberts and Band. Roberts was formerly the lead vocalist for numerous bands and has toured with the Doobie Brothers and Charlie Daniels. His music is described as a blend of roots music of the South with today's country and yesterday's rock and roll.
Come celebrate our birthday and cap off the evening with birthday cupcakes!
Happy 150th Birthday, Clay County!
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