The second annual Christian Heritage Parade and Festival happened on Saturday, 6-28-25 in Fernandina Beach. Held the week before our July 4 Independence Day, it focuses on America’s Christian heritage and connection to patriotism. Parade participants consisted of church-related groups, patriotic Christian businesses and individuals, even a certain political party and news publication. At least 25 vendors and organizations awaited parade participants and spectators afterward. No need to go hungry or unchurched there. The rain held off until well after the event, which some attributed to our Lord.
Photo from First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach, 6-28-25
Spectators lined Centre and Ash Streets.
There were speeches and music afterward under the big tent at the festival. It was a pleasant, inspiring and low-key event, all in all. Pastor Zach Terry of First Baptist Church FB made an inspiring speech- “Take New Ground” about “The 7 Mountains of Influence” which was very worth hearing. You can READ IT HERE, too, as he was kind enough to provide his notes.
Pastor Zach Terry delivered an excellent keynote speech, which you can read (click link above)
Trail Life USA is the Boy Scout alternative, since many are unhappy with the BSA direction, This troop was a former Boy Scout group which converted, per Troop Leader George (foreground, wearing glasses)
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Living Waters Church float, featuring JoJo as Miss Liberty
Stretch golf carts carried some seniors along the parade route
Antique Muscle cars are fun! But they won’t get you to heaven any faster.
Local Christian ladies loved the festivities!A squadron of “Jeeps for Jesus”
The Citizens Journalmobile, now equipped with sound system.
One of dozens of parade vehicles staging before the event start at 10 am
Parade participants began staging at 0800The number of vendors/organizations grew this year. and included missionaries, churches, a Messianic Jewish organization, churches, jeweler, solar power and more than adequate food trucks.
Christian Motorcyclists Association was there
Is it a motorcycle or a car?
Several businesses participated in the parade or the festival
Many attended the Christian Heritage Festival after the parade. Here, Pastor Zach delivers the keynote speech, followed by music and more
George Miller is Publisher and Co-Founder of Citizens Journal Florida, based in Fernandina Beach. He is a “retired” operations management consultant, software and publishing executive (11 years) and manufacturing management professional.
