"Burning Up the Bottom," Firefighter's Festival September 25, 2009

This new festival is a celebration of the spirit, passion and dedication of the men and women who provide the valuable services of fire protection and emergency medical care to citizens throughout the Richmond region. It invites public safety workers and their families along with the general public to Shockoe Bottom for a fun filled day of excitement and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy the Fire Apparatus Parade at 12pm, firefighter demonstrations at 1pm, Firefighter Olympic Games at 3pm, a Firefighter Charity Auction – where the ladies have a chance to bid on their very own hometown hero at 5pm, and the live headlining band Speed 8 Limit takes the stage at 6pm. The Lil’ Sparks children’s fun area will be open from 11am-6pm. Shockoe Bottom restaurants will be selling food on the market all day! This event made possible by Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association and The Halligan Bar & Grill. Proceeds to Virginia charities. Free parking at 18th and Franklin until 8pm.