Step back to 1945 and the Allied World War 2 victory over the Axis at Crestview’s Race to the Rhein: The Year of Victory in Spanish Trail Park. The April 4 and 5 living history event is focused on sharing the history of the conflict in lively, colorful and tangible ways including re-enactor camps; a History Pavilion; an extensive onsite history museum; periodic demonstrations of weapons; history talks; battle scenarios; and much more.

The two-day event is capped by a Saturday night Victory Dance, 7-9 p.m. April 5, featuring dancing to the Hashtag Swing big band, a heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts buffet, history displays, and a cash beer and wine stand. Park in the Spanish Trail Park field off Stillwell Boulevard and enter through the gate behind the Amphitheatre. Admission and parking are free. For information, call the Crestview Cultural Services Division at 850.398.5459 or email hughesb@cityofcrestview.org.