THINGS TO DO
free. A DJ is planning a great mix of music including patriotic
songs and a band will perform in the evening. Enjoy those
burgers and hot dogs, roasted corn, fresh lemonade and more.
The fireworks over Lake Tradition will begin about 9 p.m.
On July 2, an adult prom planned for the civic center from
7 to 10 p.m. is likely to get the month off to a good start. The
prom, with a theme of “A Tiffany Affair,” is black tie and is
for people who missed their proms in the ’70s and ’80s or
want a “do-over.” More information is available on the Facebook
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Tradition shines again on July 3 with the Treasure Coast
Great American Raft Race. Anyone who was around in the
1980s will remember the Great American Raft Race on the
North Fork with its zany rafts and good times. It’s returning
and will be held on Tradition Lake.
Homemade, human-powered rafts can compete in a onemile
circle on the lake. No more than 10 people are allowed on
a raft. Onlookers are encouraged to bring squirt guns but (and
this is mandatory) the police will not allow water balloons, so
don’t even think about it. Go to www.TreasureCoastRaftRace.
com for the many safety rules and raft guidelines. Registration
deadline is July 1. The event, which runs from noon to 9
p.m., includes other competitions, food, beverages and activities
for children.
PLENTY TO DO
The popular Comedy Zone and Solid Gold Dance Band are
taking the summer off from their civic center events, Newell
says.
“Even though we don’t have a lot of big events going on in
Port St. Lucie in the summer,” Newell says, “our recreation >> An enthusiastic couple dances to the music at last year’s FreedomFest.
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