Laura Young
ECB Publishing, Inc.
Jefferson County is looking more and more festive the closer we get to America's 250th Independence Day! Encouragement to decorate porches, yards and business fronts has made our towns and backroads bright with red, white and blue flags, banners, pendants and patriotic inflatables.
The big weekend will soon be here!
Divas Tribute to the Troops – Friday, July 3
The Monticello Opera House has booked The Divas Trio for a dynamic concert that honors the sacrifice and celebrates the heroism of those in our military. The group delivers soulful harmonies and heartfelt renditions of beloved military anthems and patriotic favorites that are sure to leave the audience inspired and uplifted. The live show conveys a powerful message of gratitude and respect through songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “God Bless America,” “Salute to the Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Grand Old Flag,” “God Bless the USA,” “America the Beautiful,” “My Country 'Tis of Thee,” “Coming to America” and more. For tickets, visit monticellooperahouse.org or call 850-997-4242.
Monticello's 250th July 4th Celebration
Government officials, business owners, leaders of nonprofits and members of clubs from all around Jefferson County have planned a fabulous Fourth of July celebration in Monticello for America's 250th Independence Day. On Saturday evening, July 4, the grounds in and around Memorial Stadium on South Water Street will be filled with stage entertainment, food vendors/concessions and live music.
5 p.m. - Gates open for vendors
6:30 p.m. - Welcome and Color Guard Presentation of the Colors
6:45 p.m. - Reading of The Declaration of Independence
7 p.m. - Music by the Billy Rigsby Band
8:15 p.m. - Music by Baby Gray
9:15 p.m. - Fireworks!
Supporters of the celebration include Duke Energy, American Legion Post #49, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), City of Monticello, Duke Energy Foundation, ECB Publishing, Inc., Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners , Jefferson County Emergency Management, Jefferson County Historical Association, Jefferson County Lions Club, Jefferson County Republican Party, Jefferson County Schools, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson County Tourist Development Council, Keystone Federated Republican Women, Kiwanis Club of Monticello, Monticello Opera House, Monticello Police Department, Monticello Woman's Club, Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Monticello , UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson.
Bring your lawn chairs and join the celebration!