The next Florence After Friday event is set for June 5

The City of Florence and the Florence Downtown Development Corporation present Florence After Five on Friday, June 5.

It will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at The Plaza, located off Dargan St. and Irby St.  across from Central United Methodist Church in downtown Florence.

According to a news release from the FDDC,  the June 5th Florence After Five event will feature Villanova, a local favorite.  Villanova performs popular covers and original music.

Coolers are not permitted; however, food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission is free and open to people of all ages.

The community is encouraged to come out and enjoy an evening of music and fun. 

“This is the second concert of our series,” says Pete Mazzaroni, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Florence Downtown Development Corporation.  “We had an overwhelmingly positive response after the show in May and we’re anticipating an even bigger crowd in June.”

“People like to bring their kids, chairs, dogs, and friends,” said Ed Love, Vice-Chair of the FDDC and Florence After Five Event Organizer.  “The show is free, and it’s a great way to connect with people and enjoy a fine time and great tunes!”

“This is just another example of the progression and growth that we’re seeing in Downtown Florence.  We’ve come a long way and we just keep growing,” stated Mazzaroni.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Florence Downtown Development Corporation.  The Florence Downtown Development Corporation (FDDC) is a non-profit organization devoted to revitalizing and restoring civic pride in Downtown Florence.  Founded in 2002, FDDC is a quasi-public organization and a South Carolina Main Street member.

According to a news release from the Florence Downtown Development Corporation , the concert series,underwritten by Victor’s Bistro and Garden Room, is presented the first Friday of each month during May, June, July, August, and September.

Other sponsors include Crown Beverages, Roche Carolina, First Reliance Bank, Harrington Vision Center, Dilmar Oil, and Pepsi.