GREEN COVE SPRINGS – For its fourth year in a row, the Fun in the Sun children's event has continued to make its mark – and splash – in Green Cove Springs. And, despite the blazing heat, …
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GREEN COVE SPRINGS – For its fourth year in a row, the Fun in the Sun children's event has continued to make its mark – and splash – in Green Cove Springs.
And, despite the blazing heat, the event proved to be a day of play and excitement for children in the community on Thursday, July 9.
From 10 a.m. to noon, Vera Francis Hall Park was filled with music and spirited families ready to experience summertime entertainment. Some enjoyed face painting, silly photo booth moments and custom balloon animals from Florida Blue, while others were drenched in cool water by the Clay County Fire Department and relished in learning how to shoot a bow and arrow from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Hosted by the Village Improvement Association, the annual free event acted as a way to create more involvement opportunities for local youth. Since its first year, VIA President Larianne Stutts said the event has grown immensely.
In addition to water activities and arts and crafts, children were also able to enjoy hot dogs, chips and free shaved ice from Hawaii FYVE-Sno. The Clay County Sheriff's Office, Green Cove Springs Police Department and Clay County Public Library System set up booths filled with keepsakes and interactive games, while Vallencourt Construction also allowed children to "touch-a-truck."
