Florence Elks Lodge #820

Florence Elks Lodge #820 A private club & charitable foundation that donates thousands of dollars to local Florence charities. WHO ARE THE ELKS? Good question, and thanks for asking.

The short answer is this:
- A fraternal order with nearly a million members and a 150-plus year history.
- A network of nearly 2000 lodges in communities all over the country.
- A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships, an inspiration to youth, a friend to veterans and more. Through our history of now over 150 years, Elks nationally have contribute

d over $675 million back into the communities we serve. Currently, our annual charitable contributions total $80 million. This may go to causes listed as above, or other worthy local causes. Here in the Shoals area, Florence Lodge #820 provides needed items for local schools, children's causes, Veterans programs, first responders, victims of domestic violence and more. WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AN ELK? We are a private, non-profit 501c(3) members-only organization that is self-funded. Our purpose: "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship." Yes, at Florence Lodge 820 we have a great club, wonderful people and awesome entertainment, but our purpose as Elks is to serve the community. Everything we do goes to serve that cause or to keep the lights on so we can serve that cause. We have only a handful of employees, the rest of the work is done by volunteer members who are doing everything they can to make a difference. If you would like to make a difference right here in the Florence area, we need YOU as a member. HOW TO JOIN
You can contact us here on this page, stop by for a visit, or email us at [email protected]. Before making a decision to join, however, we encourage you to understand more about what it means to be an Elk. We love all of our members and their guests but also hope that new members want to join because they want to be a contributing part of an organization where you can make a difference in your own community. To learn more about being an Elk, please visit www.elks.org. We look forward to having you as a member of our family right here in Florence, AL.

SATURDAY NIGHT, 7:00
06/20/2026

SATURDAY NIGHT, 7:00

Today, we commemorate Flag Day, which celebrates the symbolism and history of the American flag on June 14.The U.S. has ...
06/14/2026

Today, we commemorate Flag Day, which celebrates the symbolism and history of the American flag on June 14.

The U.S. has celebrated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in a variety of ways when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation establishing the June 14 as Flag Day in May 1916. These celebrations include flying the flag in front of residences, participating in parades, and holding other patriotic events. Several states and numerous cities had begun commemorating the day before to 1916.

Coincidentally, The U.S. Army was also founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. Happy Birthday to the US Army as well!!

🇺🇸 D-Day - Remembering the Heroes"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embar...
06/06/2026

🇺🇸 D-Day - Remembering the Heroes

"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you."
— General Dwight D. Eisenhower, address to the troops, June 5, 1944

With these words, General Eisenhower prepared over 156,000 Allied troops for the mission that would change the course of history. On June 6, 1944, they launched the largest amphibious invasion ever attempted, storming the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe.

The success of Operation Overlord came at a staggering cost. More than 4,400 Allied soldiers were killed on D-Day alone.

Their courage and sacrifice lit the path to victory and gave hope to a world in darkness. Today, we remember them with deep gratitude and solemn respect.



Photo courtesy of the National Archives: Original caption: Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the day, "Full victory, nothing less" to paratroopers somewhere in England just before they board their planes to take part in the first assault of the invasion of France. England. June 6, 1944.

Memorial Day exists to honor brave American men and women who have given their lives in the armed forces. Please stop an...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day exists to honor brave American men and women who have given their lives in the armed forces. Please stop and take a minute to remember and honor those brave American men and women of all wars past and present who paid the ultimate price in the defense of their rights, their homes, their firesides and their country.

Armed Forces Day is a joint celebration of all six branches of the U.S. military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine C...
05/16/2026

Armed Forces Day is a joint celebration of all six branches of the U.S. military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and the newly created Space Force. The day honors all people currently serving in the U.S. armed forces. This includes the men and women who have served or are serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, including the National Guard and Reserve components.

Recognized on the third Saturday in May we honor and respect the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen serving our nation.

Thank a police officer today.
05/15/2026

Thank a police officer today.

05/14/2026

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TONIGHT!! 7:00 PM
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TONIGHT!! 7:00 PM

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2550 Chisholm Road
Florence, AL
35630

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Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 11pm

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(256) 764-9628

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