ZEPHYRHILLS – Main Street Zephyrhills will celebrate Founders Day, a 114-year tradition, with a parade, festival and opportunities to support community organizations and local artists.
The theme of this year’s event is “Celebrating Zephyrhills Then & Now” and what better way to do that than with a festival spanning from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 in the downtown historic district. The parade begins at 4 p.m.
Prior to the festival, the East Pasco Family YMCA will hold its second annual Zephyrhills Founder’s Day 5K at 8 a.m. at Zephyrhills Train Depot Park. The event, in partnership with Main Street Zephyrhills, includes a 5K Walk/Run, Virtual 5K, and a Kid’s Fun Run (200 yards), aiming to raise money for YMCA community programs.
Among those programs is a drowning prevention initiative that provides free swim lessons for first-graders in town.
Register for the 5K at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Zephyrhills/FoundersDayYMCA5k.
Day two of the annual Zephyrhills Fine Art Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 38300 5th Ave. The show will feature outstanding works from members of the Zephyrhills Art Club and other local artists.
Artwork is available for purchase. There will be raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawings. Admission is free.
