to educate, promote economic development and enhance civic pride.
SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS HAVE MUCH TO CELEBRATE.
Every city and town has something to celebrate: an historic event, the birthday of a famous resident or a reoccurring natural phenomena. If there is not an indigenous celebratory event or person, grab from the regional, state or national scene. Find something to celebrate in a public way. State fairs serve this purpose, especially in places with strong agricultural interests. Annual sporting events like the Daytona 500, a football bowl game or a national holiday like Memorial Day fill the bill; although local, authentic events are more interesting.