lake city fireman’s dance

Fireman’s Dance pre-party is July 2

Jun 24, 2026

The 128th annual Lake City Fire Department Fireman’s Dance is Friday, July 3. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. with a bean bag tournament, kids activities, and live music by Larry’s Drifters. The music continues throughout the night with The Indecisions taking the stage from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and...

Weekend of water gives way to weekend of fire with Fireman’s Dance and fireworks show

Jul 2, 2025

Lake City moves from Water Ski Days last weekend to two ‘fire’ events this weekend: the Lake City Fireman’s Dance with actvities on July 4 and 5 and the July 4 fireworks display. Larger, longer fireworks show The Lake City Lions will present the annual 4th of July fireworks show on Friday, July 4...

Community turns out to support fire department at annual dance

Jul 10, 2024

Hundreds attended the Lake City Fire Department’s annual two-day fundraiser at the fire hall, many more participated by buying shirts and raffle tickets. On Friday night, local country music act Dan and Connie performed at a free event that included food and beverage vendors and a inflatable...

Tracy Jones wins 2014 Ford Explorer in Lake City Fireman’s Dance raffle

Jul 12, 2023

Tracy Jones won the grand prize in the raffle drawing at the Lake City Fireman’s Dance on July 1. On July 5, Tom Heffernan and several Lake City Firefighters were on hand at the fire hall to present Jones with the keys to a 2014 Ford Explorer donated by Tom Heffernan Ford. The raffle and dance are...

Fireman’s dance a big draw

Jul 5, 2023

Hundreds came out to dance, bounce, toss bags, drink, eat, buy raffle tickets, get balloon crowns made, and socialize at the Lake City Fireman’s Dance at the fire hall on July 1. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Lake City Firefighter Relief Association, which pays for equipment, training,...

2023 Fireman’s Dance is Saturday

Jun 28, 2023

Water Ski Days is over, but the local celebration season continues this weekend with the Lake City Fire Department Fireman’s Dance on Saturday, July 1. Festivities at the fire station at 208 S. High St. actually begin Friday with a performance by local musicians Dan (who is also a retired...

Firemen’s dance canceled, modified door prize drawing planned

Jul 1, 2020

In what could be the first time in over 120 years, the Lake City Fire Department won’t be holding the Lake City Fireman’s Dance. “This would have been the 122nd year of the dance,” Firefighter Justin Novak said. “To my knowledge we’ve never had a canceled dance even during times of war and...

Heffernan Ford donates car to firefighter raffle

May 23, 2019

Tom Heffernan Ford has once again donated a car for the Lake City Fire Department to raffle off this summer at its annual dance. This year’s car is a 2006 Ford 500 sedan with a leather interior, moon roof, aluminum wheels, and power seats. Tom Heffernan reckons that since 1980 his dealership has...