Dress up your furry friends for the patriotic pet contest.

The Branford River Reunion is back in its 33rd year to celebrate America’s independence.

The festivities begin at 12 p.m. Monday, July 4, with opening ceremonies at Hatch Park.

The Reunion features something for the entire family – live entertainment throughout the day, arts, crafts, food vendors and of course, the famous Branford Rotary Duck Race at 2 p.m. at Ivey Park.

“The Branford River Reunion Committee is hoping that you will come out and celebrate the Fourth of July with the Branford community,” said Peggy Terry, secretary/treasury for the Reunion. “The day is filled with a lot of activities.”

One of the highlights of the event is the annual patriotic pet contest. Dress up your furry friend in patriotic attire. Sign up at Hatch Park at noon, judging to follow at 12:30.

The Bedrock Derby Race begins at 1 p.m. at Ivey park. Sign-ups are at 12 p.m.

A spectacular fireworks show ends the festivities beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Hatch Park.

The Branford River Reunion 4th of July Pageant will be this Saturday at 6 p.m. Come support the local girls and watch them shine in their 4th of July colors – red, white and blue. The price is $2 per person. Five and under admitted free. The pageant will be held at the Branford High School auditorium. Part of the proceeds goes to help support the Branford softball team.

Here is the schedule of events for the Reunion.

12 p.m.   Opening Ceremony- Hatch Park

           Sign up Pet Contests- Hatch Park

           Sign up Bedrock Derby- Ivey Park

12:30   Pet Contest Judging- Hatch Park. Sponsored by Lafayette State Bank

1 p.m.     Bedrock Derby Race- Ivey Park

2 p.m.     Rotary Club Duck Race- Ivey Park

3 p.m.     Chalk mural, jump rope and hula hoop- Hatch Park

5 p.m.     Line Up for the parade- Buccaneer Stadium

6 p.m.     Parade

9:30     Fireworks- Hatch Park. Partly sponsored by Suwannnee American Cement 

The Branford River Reunion would like to thank the following sponsors for their support each year: Suwannee County Tourist Development, Suwannee American Cement, S & S and Scaffs Market, Rotary Club of Branford, Town of Branford and Lafayette State Bank.