Branford celebrates Fourth of July with explosive fun

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Individuals from all over converged on the Suwannee River Greenway for the Branford River Reunion’s annual Fourth of July celebration. The jam-packed day of festivities began at noon with the National Anthem and official opening of vendor booths, followed by the Branford Rotary Club’s annual Duck Race, a cornhole tournament, and a Rod Run Car Show. Throughout the day, attendees were able to enjoy watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, music provided by DJ Trapper Griffith, and a parade. The day of fun ended with an extravagant fireworks display by the Branford Volunteer Fire Department.