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Float the River offers exciting Frazeysburg’s Annual

outdoor experiences in Homecoming begins

Zanesville by Lynette Dotson Thursday, June 5 by Lynette Dotson

2025 Frazeysburg Homecoming Queen Emmah Florian (middle) and attendants Chloe Hood (right) and
Bailey Rice (left). Lynette Dotson
Float the River owner, T.J. Mack (third from left) and staff. Lynette Dotson
Frazeysburg’s annual Homecoming,
Float the River, located at 126 Musk- multiple river cleanups a year, and ap-
ingum Avenue, Zanesville, celebrated ply for grants through the ODNR to make hosted by the Frazeysburg Fire Depart-
ment, is fast approaching. The event will
its opening season with a ribbon cutting sure that we’re making a really big im-
on May 23, 2025. The water recreation pact.” take place Thursday, June 5th, through
Saturday, June 7th. The festivities will
business provides a relaxing yet adven- Gear such as waterproof bags, shirts,
turous experience to its customers as sunglass bobbers, and drink containers begin at 5:30 p.m. with a kiddie parade,
“Pullin’ for Fun”, followed by a kiddie
they float or kayak on the Licking and can be purchased at Float the River be-
Muskingum Rivers. fore heading out on a river adventure. tractor pull. The Queen and Court, and
Parade Marshall will be introduced at
Owners T.J. and Savannah Mack first Gift cards can be purchased through-
opened Float the River seven years ago out their website for either their Zanes- 6:45 p.m. A band, rides, and a nightly
raffle are also part of the opening night’s
in Cuyahoga Falls. They have goals of ville or Cuyahoga locations.
expanding to offer similar experiences There are several events planned for agenda.
This year’s Parade Marshall is Car-
across the country and decided to kick the future, including taking groups of
off their expansion by making Zanesville kayakers on history-focused lock tours ol Cochran-Ross. Carol was born and
raised a Frazeysburg girl. She has been
home to their second location. with a guide, as well as special holiday-
“What I love about this location is that themed events throughout the summer. a registered nurse since 1974. Addition- Homecoming Parade Marshall Carol
ally, Carol has been a member of the
Cochran-Ross Lynette Dotson
there’s so much community,” explained Besides hosting their own events, Float
T.J. “It’s a smaller area, town, but it’s a the River will also be teaming up with Frazeysburg Revitalization Association 2025 Frazeysburg
(FRA) and a member of the village coun-
lot more tight-knit, which I really love.” other organizations to enhance beloved Homecoming Schedule:
The business offers tube and kayak annual events like the Zane’s Trace cil for several years. “I love my village!” Thursday June 5th
said Carol.
rentals currently and plans to add raft Commemoration by sponsoring the Any- • 5:00pm – Kiddie Parade line up
rentals as well. thing that Floats But a Boat race sched- The 2025 Frazeysburg Homecoming (South end of Old School Storage)
Queen is Emmah Florian. Emmah is
“We handle everything from getting uled for 2:00 p.m. on June 15 and the • 5:15pm – Judging for Kiddie Parade
• 5:30pm – Lions Club Kiddie Parade
you in the water, tying your group up to- Riverfest planned for August 30 and 31. the daughter of Joe and Jamie Florian. “Pullin for Fun”
Emmah is currently going to Zane State
gether. Getting you out of the water, get- Float the River is open every Saturday • 6pm – Rides open
ting you on the shuttle. Everything you and Sunday through Labor Day week- College and works at Courtyard Assisted • 6pm – Kiddie Tractor Pull tractor
Living, Fallsburg Pizza, and Dunkin’ Do-
need is right here,” said T.J. end, with trips going out from 10 a.m. sign-ups (Fire Department)
Float the River not only focuses on fun until 4 p.m. To book your time on the nuts. Emmah plans to join the police • 6:15pm – Frazeysburg Fire-Rescue, Inc.
academy to be a deputy after graduat-
experiences for floaters, but also on how river, visit floattheriver.net. You can also Kiddie Tractor Pull with the Tri-Valley FFA
Alumni (in front of the Fire Department)
they can make an environmental differ- stay up-to-date with all things Float the ing from college. • 6:45pm – Introduction of Queen and
Attendant Chloe Hood is a recent high
ence. River by following them on Facebook. Court and Parade Marshall
“We take steps to prevent litter from “Five years old to 105, anybody can do school graduate and a vet assistant pro- • 7pm – 10pm Restless Hearts will
gram completer. She dedicates her time
entering the river,” said T.J. “We don’t al- this,” said T.J. “Come out and have fun!” perform on the stage
low the single-use items. Also, we host to serving as a volunteer firefighter. She • 10pm Rides close
is also exploring options to further her
• 10pm – Nightly Raffle
career.
Attendant Bailey Rice is a senior in Friday June 6th
high school and is in her second year at • 6pm – 7 pm – A2J Dance Crew Dance
OUZ. She enjoys archery, theater, being Kompany will perform in front of the Fire
on the quiz team, spending time with Department
• 6pm – Rides open
her friends and animals, and reading. • 6:45pm – Introduction of Queen and
After graduating from OUZ and complet- Court and Parade Marshall
ing her doctorate, Bailey hopes to go into • 7pm – 10pm – Won Peace will perform
forensic psychology. on the stage
The complete schedule for Frazeys- • 10pm – Rides close
burg’s 2025 Homecoming is below. You • 10pm. – Nightly Raffle
can find further details by following
@FrazeysburgFireRescue on Facebook. Saturday June 7th
• 5:30pm – Saturday night Parade Line
Up (North State St.) ALL INVITED TO
PARTICIPATE
• 6pm – Parade begins
• 6pm – Rides open
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form on the stage
• 10pm – Rides close
• 10pm – Nightly Raffle
Float the River owner, T.J. Mack (third from left) and staff. Lynette Dotson