Festival Schedule of Events

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Friday January 16th, 2009
 

Opening Ceremony & Photo Display

11:30 a.m.

Exhibit sponsored by Photo Archives

Plant City MLK Recreation Center

1601 MLK Jr. Blvd

Senior Citizen's Luncheon

12:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Buddy Freddys Restaurant

Plant City MLK Recreation Center

1601 MLK Jr. Blvd

Step Team Competition

6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Pepsi, Gatorade, TECO, Publix, and Outback Steakhouse

Marshall School Gym ($8.00)

105 Maryland Ave

                 
Saturday January 17th, 2009

MLK Freedom Parade

1:00 p.m.

Sunshine State Federal Savings & Loan

Thru Downtown Plant City

Saturday Concerts

Vendors (food, arts & crafts)

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Plant City MLK Sports Complex

 

Stylin Car Show 2:30 p.m

Fashion Show 7:00 p.m.

Saturday

Admission Fee for both events

Sunday January 18th, 2009

Plant City MLK Leadership Breakfast

Red Rose Inn & Suites Ballroom, Plant City

Featured Speaker

Mr. Ricky Gallon

Community Relations Director, Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Red Rose Ballroom, Plant City Ramada Inn

$25.00 Admission

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Monday January 19th, 2009

FEDERAL HOLIDAY

"Proudly We Serve"

A tribute to blacks whom have served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where? Plant City Photo Archives

Featured Guest Mr. Benjamin Garrison, Retired Petty Officer U.S. Navy

Served on the first all black crew U.S.S. Mason Navy Destroyer, World War II

Bring your old military photographs and family photos too!

               
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