June 24th events on tap today

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 30, 2012

The culmination of the 142nd Consecutive Annual Masonic Celebration in Florala will begin this morning, so grab some sunscreen and a bottle of water and head out for a good time.

Today’s schedule is as follows:

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: 20th annual Lake Jackson Cruisers car show at Lake Jackson

8:30 a.m.: Masons Assemble at Lodge

8:40 a.m.: Masonic March

9 a.m.: Mason Open Installation by Grand Master at Lodge for Fidelity #685 and visiting Lodge Officers

9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Music on the Square

9:30 a.m.: Parade Line-Up, beginning at West Fifth Avenue at Lockhart Boulevard. Want to be in the parade? Just show up and get in line.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Arts and crafts at Lake Jackson/Florala State Park, sponsored by Florala High Band Boosters

11 a.m.: Parade starts downhill

Noon: Luncheon for visiting Masons, Shriners and their guests

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Children’s Events at Lake Jackson/Florala State Park

3 p.m.: Firefighter skills competition and water battle on Fifth Street

5 p.m.– 9 p.m.: Live music at Lake Jackson, sponsored by Lyndsey Hand Music

9 p.m.: “Back 40 Band” on Fourth Street and fireworks at Lake Jackson (Special Permission obtained from State Park Division)