Melrose celebrating Old Timers Day on Friday and Saturday

MELROSE -- Old Timers’ Day events are set for Friday and Saturday in Melrose.

The Old Timers’ Music Festival is 7 p.m. Friday at the Melrose School PE complex. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 3 to 12. The event will feature a concession stand.

Saturday’s events begin with a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Melrose senior center. After that:

• Lineup for the parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Church of Christ.

• Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. with Grand Marshals Jimmie Dale Smith and Raymond Copeland.

• A car show with vendors and food trucks starts at 10 a.m.

• The “Melrose Downs Turtle Race” starts at 10:15 a.m.

Old Timers’ Day this year will honor the 100th year of Melrose Schools.

There will be a historical presentation at the bandstand at 11 a.m. to celebrate the 100th year.

Old Timers’ Day is sponsored by the Melrose Rotary Club.

Those who want more information or a vendor’s spot: Call Jamie Widner at 575-799-3348