FLORENCE – June’s First Fridays, which will be Friday, June 5, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Florence, is all about fitness, according to Andy Frith, chairman of the First Fridays committee.
“School is out, and folks’ attention turns to being outdoors this time of year,” he said. “We consider the June event the start to local summer activities, and this is a way to encourage people to be out and about and getting a little fitness into their routines.”
A 40-yard dash is set to begin at 6:15 p.m. on Court Street, Frith said, and a number of local health-and-fitness oriented businesses are expected to be on hand, including the YMCA of the Shoals, Geronimo Gymnastics, the Spinning Spoke, and Allegro Dance Arts.
Music is set to begin at 5:15 with Black Top Mojo, a rock band from Texas, taking the Big
River Broadcasting stage. Waywhileago, a local performer who has played First Fridays in the past, will pick up around 7 p.m.
In July, First Fridays will help kick off the Independence Day weekend, and August will be the 10th anniversary celebration. Frith said plans are underway for it, too.
First Fridays, which is sponsored by Listerhill Credit Union, is a committee of Downtown Florence Unlimited and takes place the first Friday of every month during March through December.
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