2003 Events

Florence is proud of its events.  From May to New Years, we have our major events and the Florentine Players have events throughout the year.  Read more details on each one.  Several events are yearly neighborhood traditions. "Florence Days" is celebrated the third (or fourth) weekend of May.  The holiday season is celebrated with Christmas Tree Lighting in Florence Park by the Florence Historical Foundation, along with the annual Gingerbread display at the Mormon Trail Center from Thanksgiving until just before Christmas.

2003 Events in Historic Florence:*

• Florence Days - Third weekend of May
  Parade, carnival, music, beer garden, and much more:
• May 17: Florence Days Parade, 1-3 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
• Children's carnival in Mormon Park ()
• Music in the park - Knight Shift Country & Western Band (at 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) (Mormon Park). ()
• Beer garden on the Keirle House lawn - Noon to 10 P.M., 3017 Mormon Street ()
• Vintage Car Show following the parade at Florence Home, 7915 N. 30th Street ().
• Open house, free blood pressure check, free computer sessions, and a bake sale from 9 A.M. to Noon, at the Florence Home, 7915 N. 30th Street ().



• May 17-19: Florentine Players Melodrama,
• "Big Feet in Florence" or "Git that foot outta your mouth." by Jeff Frolio
  Shows at 7:00 P.M. Thurs-Sat & 2:00 P.M. Sunday Matinee.
  Doors open at 6:00 P.M. for 7:00 P.M. shows, 1:00 P.M. for Sunday Matinee.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()



• May 17-18: Florence Mill Open House & History Program
• 9102 North 30th Street ().
  Open 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on May 17th only.
  3:30 P.M. Historical Storytelling Program - Dale Clark portrays Patrick Gass, a crewmember on the Corps of Discovery.  Mr. Clark brought his Newfoundland dog, the same breed that accompanied the Corps of Discovery on their journey to the Northwest and back.



• June 1- August 31: In Farm Country - Loft Gallery
  
• Location: Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street ().
  Open House & Artist's Reception June 1st, 2003, 2 P.M. to 5 P.M..



• September 14: Open House. - Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
• Invitation Only - 4 P.M. to 7 P.M..
• Coverage:
• Florence City Hall Tour


• September 17: Open Forum Meeting. - Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
• City Councilman Marc Kraft Speaker,
• Coverage:
• Florence Street-scape
• Historical Enhancement
• HistoricFlorence.org Website
• 7 P.M. to 9 P.M..
• Recap (reprint by permission from the Omaha World Herald)



• Sept. 21: River City Roundup event: "Historic Omaha"
  
• 3rd & 4th grade art exhibit at the Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street ()
  1 P.M. to 5 P.M.; Exhibit will travel to the General Crook House at Fort Omaha, and remain there through October 1, 2003.



• October 3: Omaha North High School - "Alumni Come Home" Homecoming, October 3rd, 2003.
  
• Parade, Dinner, Football Game, and After the game details



• October 22: Open Forum Meeting. - Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  
• City Councilman Marc Kraft Speaker,
• 7 P.M. to 9 P.M..
  
• Coverage:
• Florence Street-scape
• Historical Enhancement
• HistoricFlorence.org Website



• Nov. 27: Christmas in Florence, Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  
• Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves.  Breakfast is only $5.  Toddlers under 18 months are free.  Santa will be there, Mrs. Claus will be telling stories to the kiddies, and the elves will share their toy making expertise with the kids in the crafting workshop.  Photos will be available for purchase or you may bring your own camera.  Breakfast consists of Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks or Muffins, bacon or sausage, juice, milk, or coffee.
  Time: Saturday, November 27th, 9 A.M. to Noon.  Breakfast seatings are at 9, 10, and 11 A.M.  Allow about 90 minutes to partake in all planned activities.  You should call for reservations to ensure your time slot is available.
  Contact Laura Hayden through the Florence City Hall at 402-453-4280 to complete the deal.  View the postcard
  



• Nov. 20-Dec. 24: Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display, 3215 State Street ().
  
• Lots of cake and cookie houses



• Dec. 6: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Florence
  
• Location: Mormon Park, 30th and State Street ()
  
• Lighting takes place on Sunday at 6 P.M.
• Coffee and Cocoa will be served.
• Songs of the Season will be performed by the North High Explosion Choir.
• No reservation is required.



• 2nd Tuesday: History Night at Harold's,
  
• Location: Harold's, 8327 N. 30th Street (30th and State Street) ().
  Donations for doughnuts and coffee.
  
  



• 2004 Events in Florence

We rest and prepare for another year from January to early May.