The town of Holyrood is pulling out all the stops for the 50th anniversary of incorporation.
For the next 10 days, Holyrood will come alive with events during Holyrood 50 Come Home Year Celebrations.
The massive celebration is a combination of the annual Squid Fest, Come Home Year, and Holyrood’s 50th Birthday celebrations.
Nearly 50 events are happening throughout the festival, with the big beach party on July 20th being the highlight.
Director of Recreation and Community Events Steve Martin says today they have a garden party planned.
They’re going back to the “days of the garden party” with wheel spins and games of chance.
But he says the beach party featuring Shanneyganock, Fortunate Ones, The Masterless Men and more will be the biggest event.