Learn more about exciting community events happening right here in Florence! From festive holiday displays to the Summer Concert Series, there’s something for everyone in our calendar of events
Schedule of Events
- 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the Florence Civic Center – FCBA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Please email [email protected] to confirm as meeting times/dates are subject to change. - Monday, May 30th– Memorial Day Parade (sponsored by the VFW)
- Every Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm (starting June 9th and running through September 1st) – Florence Summer Concert Series
- Tuesday, June 14that 6 pm at the Florence Civic Center – FCBA Annual Meeting
- Friday, June 24th– Family 4th Celebration at Look Park
- Sunday, September 10th (tentative)– Florence Chicken BBQ
- Saturday, September 24th– Florence Night Out
- Sunday, October 2nd– Florence Flea Market 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Monday, October 31st– Rag Shag Parade
- Saturday, November 26th– Florence Holiday Parade
Community Programs
Farmers Market – Wednesdays from 2-6 pm all summer long at the Florence Civic Center
Florence Summer Concert Series – Thursdays at 6:30-8:00 pm (starting June 9th and running through September 1st) at the Florence Civic Center. Rainy evenings it is held across the street at the V.F.W.
Florence Night Out – We support and promote this event that drew over 5,000 people in 2019! This takes place all over Downtown Florence and includes music, food, arts, and more. The next FNO will be held on September 24th, 2022.
Little Taste Of Florence – Every Summer at the Florence Civic Center. Enjoy food from our local eateries.
The Chicken BBQ – this is our Signature Event! Held at the Florence Civic Center every September, with entertainment by the Florence Community Band.
Florence Flea Market and Antique Show – Free to the public and held first Sunday in October on the Florence Civic Center Grounds, featuring over 30 local vendors, food, and fun.
Activities
Holiday Decorating in Florence – join the Team of dedicated businesses and individuals who help us make Florence the most beautiful holiday setting around.
Florence Luminary – held the last Saturday before Christmas, bags with sand and a candle may be purchased from participating Florence businesses to display at your home.
Parades
Memorial Day Parade – join the VFW, Veterans Services, and FCBA every Memorial Day at 10:00 am to show our appreciation for Veterans of all branches of the Services. We believe our parade to be the oldest in the country!
Rag Shag Parade – this is the oldest continually running Rag Shag in the country and a tradition in Florence! Thousands march beginning at 6:00 pm on Halloween, whether in costume or not, to celebrate tricks and treats in Florence Village. The Parade begins at Trinity Park and ends at the Florence Civic Center.
Holiday Parade – Held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at 10:00 am, our holiday parade is capped off by a visit with Santa at the Florence Civic Center.
