Gulf County's 100th: Free events, music, and fireworks celebration
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It's a celebration a century in the making, Gulf County is turning 100, and the entire community is invited to join in on the festivities.
The county will be hosting a week-long celebration honoring its history, culture, and coastal charm with a lineup of events for all ages.
On Thursday, Gulf County, Florida Tourism joined the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce to discuss their plans.
The party kicks off Monday, June 2, with live music, a time capsule ceremony, and local eats.
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The week will be filled with live music, themed cocktail events, fireworks, movie nights, and more.
'Every one of these events are free. We want to invite everyone to come down and celebrate with us, whether you're from Gulf County or you come down here and vacation, or you just drive over from Panama City,' Chamber of Commerce CEO Joe Whitmer said.
On Saturday, June 7, the week will conclude with a festival celebrating 150 years of Wewahitchka.
If you would like to know more about the events going on throughout the week, click .
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