Memphis Lions Club 69th Annual Park Opener this Friday

  • City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis serves as the emcee of the Memphis Lions Club 68th Annual Park Opener. This year’s park opener will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
    City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis serves as the emcee of the Memphis Lions Club 68th Annual Park Opener. This year’s park opener will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

    MEMPHIS — The Memphis Lions Club will host the 69th Annual Park Opener at 6 p.m.Friday,May 9 at the Memphis City Park.

    At the event, the Lions will serve barbecue hamburgers, ranch-style beans and iced tea.

    During the meal, beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Memphis Cyclone Band will perform.

    “In years past, different organizations were also there with ice cream, cookies and other treats,” Memphis Lion Bill…