The Black Rock Community Council is proud to present the schedule of events for this years Black Rock Day celebration to be held on Sunday, June 8, 2014. The theme of this years festivities is Homegrown in Black RockCelebrating all that makes Black Rock a Special Place to Live.
Black Rock Day kicks off at 9 AM with the 32nd annual Run for the Rock 5K road race. Registration begins at 7:30 AM at the S.S. Norden Club on Seabright Avenue. The race starts at 9 AM and winds through the historic neighborhood of Black Rock and scenic St. Marys-by-the-Sea. Registration fee is $24 in advance or $28 on race day. Visit www.blackrockcc.org to register.
The SS Norden Club will also be hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8-11 am. Tickets are $6 for adults / $3 for children under 12 and should be purchased at the door.
At 11:30 AM, the 7th annual Black Rock Day Bed Race sponsored by Jimmy Os Bait and Tackle takes place beginning at the Brewster St. & Grovers Ave. flagpole and ending at Ellsworth Field. Prizes will be awarded from the main stage immediately following the parade. To enter or for more information contact Dean Wilkinson @ [email protected].
At 12 noon, the Best Small Parade in America kicks off from the Burroughs Community Center. Grand Marshals are The Williams FamilyKaye, Bruce and Jill. Theyre the owners of Captains Cove Seaport and Restaurant, a truly homegrown Black Rock institution and a family who has dedicated their lives to the betterment of our community. The parade winds through the neighborhood streets and past the official reviewing stand at Ellsworth Field. Parade participants include The Connecticut Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, Spirit of Black Rock Fife and Drum Corps, local schools, civic organizations, dignitaries and much more!
The Black Rock Day celebration culminates with a festival at Ellsworth Field from 1-6 PM. Listen to the sounds of The BRYAC Funk All-Stars while enjoying award-winning food from local restaurants. There will be plenty of activities for the kids including arts and crafts, games, pony rides, petting zoo and much, much more! Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for seniors. Children under 12 are free. All proceeds to benefit the Black Rock Community Council.
Major sponsors of the day include Bruce and Michele Hubler, BRYAC, Captains Cove Seaport, Declan Mahar of The Mahar Group, Fayerweather Yacht Club, Hemingway Cabinetry, H.R. Candee Construction, John Kleps of The Black Rock Reality Group, the S.S. Norden Club, Tom Brennan and Walrus and Carpenter.
For complete information on all the Black Rock Day festivities, visit the Black Rock Community Councils website www.blackrockcc.org and Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/blackrockcc.
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