Civic Pride Night

Join Forward DeFuniak for Civic Pride Night, a free community screening of The Lake That Built a Town, followed by a moderated conversation with local residents and historians featured in the documentary.

Produced by HWY 331, The Lake That Built a Town explores how Lake DeFuniak shaped the settlement, architecture, civic life and shared identity of DeFuniak Springs. Through intimate interviews and cinematic storytelling, the film reveals how this rare, nearly circular lake became the community’s gathering place and cultural heart.

Following the screening, audience members will be invited to hear additional stories and insights from individuals featured in the documentary.

Presented during Florida City Week, Civic Pride Night is an opportunity to gather, reflect and celebrate the history, people and places that make DeFuniak Springs distinctive.

EVENT DETAILS

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:30 p.m. Florida Chautauqua Theater 848 Baldwin Avenue DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435

Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and reservations are encouraged.

Reserve your seats: https://www.thelakethatbuiltatown.com/

Civic Pride Night is presented by Forward DeFuniak, with the theater rental sponsored by the organization. The Lake That Built a Town was produced by HWY 331.