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Labor Day Weekend Happenings in Florida

by Apryl on August 28th, 2008

Okay, so you all ready know about Digital Graffiti on Alys Beach happening on August 30, but that only scratches the surface of what’s happening in the Sunshine State during the holiday weekend.

Here’s some other events:

 

  • Happy 443rd birthday, St. Augustine! birthdaycandlesstevewilhelm Can you just imagine the candles on that cake?! The festivities kick off on August 28 and conclude on August 30. All events are free, and some of the highlights include 16th century-style entertainment, the landing reenactment and of course, the birthday party.

 

  • Geckos are taking over Gulfport; well, at least they are on August 30 during the Gulfport Gecko Fest. This family-friendly event features strolling street performers, live musical entertainment and much more.

 

  • The 34th Annual Pioneer Florida Days at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City is slated for August 31 - September 1. This two-day event includes Civil War reenactmentscivilwaruniform4thgenfiberart , live entertainment, craft demonstrations and children’s activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo credits: (right) Birthday Candles, flickr, creative commons by steve wilhelm; (left) Civil War Uniform, flickr, creative commons by 4th Gen Fiber Art

POSTED IN: Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Holidays, Southern Byways, Things to See in Florida

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