October 17, 2009 |
| November 28-29, 2009 77th Annual Florence Junior Parada Florence hosts the World’s oldest sanctioned Junior Rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls ages 5 to 18 compete in events like calf roping, bull dogging, barrel and pole racing. A Parade, vendors, and entertainment take place on Main Street starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Time: Main Street Parade 10:00 a.m. Slack 8:00 a.m., Grand Entry Performance 1:00 p.m. Location: Charlie Whitlow Rodeo Grounds on Highway 79 Cost: Entry Fee to Rodeo Grounds is $5.00 per carload Information: Pinal County Historical Museum, 520-868-4382 or email florencejuniorparada@yahoo.com |
| December 6, 2009 Christmas on Main Street The festivities begin with the Holiday Light Parade of beautifully illuminated floats. Take your picture with Santa while you enjoy the decorations, luminaries, crafts and activities on Main Street. Festive music and entertainment highlight Main Street with food, fun and games for all ages. Time: 5:00 p.m. - Main Street Festival 6:00 p.m. - Holiday Light Parade 7:30 p.m. - Main Street Festival Location: North Main Street Cost: Free Information: Town of Florence Recreation Department; 520-868-7589 |
| February 13, 2010 25th Annual Tour of Historic Florence The self-guided tour highlights a wide range of architectural styles from the town's earliest Sonoran adobes to American Bungalow structures. Check out the weekly farmers market along historic Main Street, an antique and collectible sale at the Florence Woman's Club, the Rotary Club Book Sale and living history demonstrations. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: The tour begins at the Florence Visitor Center, 291 N. Bailey Street. Free transportation is provided to all sites. Cost: $12.00 Adults ($10.00 advance), Children 18 and under are free. Contact the Main Street Program for group rates. Information: Florence Main Street Program (520) 868-4496 |
