Christy Russell,
(KBSI) – Many communities have festivities and fireworks planned to celebrate the 4th of July. Take a look at some events happening in the FOX23 News viewing area. Know of an event that’s not listed? Email news@kbsi23.com with events details to be added to the list.
Missouri
Independence Day 5K run/walk
7:04 a.m.
Jackson, MO
Show your red, white and blue and join Mercy for the Independence Day 5K run/walk on Thursday, July 4. The race supports the Mercy Health Foundation Southeast Children’s Wellness Fund.
“Proceeds from this event will specifically benefit children with special needs,” said Shelby Bentley, senior development officer with Mercy Foundation Southeast. “Camp Super Nova is designed for children and adults with special needs, including physical, emotional and behavioral needs. Campers are divided into two age groups, 5 to 12 years and 12 to adult with appropriate age-related activities for each group.”
Race donations support various camp activities such as transportation for field trips to bowling, a water park, county conservation center and other community destinations, Bentley added.
Race events include a 5K run, 5K walk, firecracker 1 mile – walk or run just for fun – and a virtual run/walk in your neighborhood. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Divisions range from under 14 to 75-plus.
All participants will receive a triblend race t-shirt. To guarantee your shirt size, register by Monday, June 19.
Register online by July 1 atSEhealth.org/July4race.
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Independence Day in Jackson City Park
7 a.m.-10 p.m.
9:30 p.m. – fireworks show begins
Jackson City Park
Jackson, MO
Celebrate with your family and friends at the Parks and Recreation’s Annual July 4th Celebration in the Jackson City Park. This day of family fun is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, July 4 from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. The fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
Admission and parking is free. View the schedule of events at jacksonmo.org or call the Parks & Recreation Department at 573-204-8848 for more information.
As a bonus, this year’s celebration extends to Sunday, July 7, at 7 p.m., with a live concert by the rock band Grand Allusion: A Tribute to Styx.
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Independence Day Celebration
5 p.m.
Marble Hill Ball Park
Marble Hill, MO
Music will be provided by C106FM and Positive County 104.1.
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Illinois
Fourth of July Fireworks Display
5:30 p.m. – music begins
5:30 p.m. – food truck vendors open
9:15 p.m. – fireworks show begin
SIU Campus
Carbondale, IL
The best viewing spots will be at Banterra Center Parking Lots 15 & 56.
Road closures will start at 6 p.m. including parking lots 37 and 52. Cars must be cleared from these areas by 6 p.m. Douglas Drive and Saluki Drive will be closed from Evergreen to Lincoln, and from Douglas to Arena Drive, until after the fireworks display.
Parking along Route 51 or other roadways for viewing purposes is prohibited.
In the event of rain, the fireworks display will be postponed to Friday, July 5, at 9:15 p.m
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City of Johnston City 2024 Firework Spectacular
Arrowhead Lake Amphitheater
5-9:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m. – fireworks begin
Live music by Corey Evitts, sound by Chris Parton and DJ Terry Brooks.
There will be food, vendors and a kids fun field with a bubble bus and inflatables.
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Kentucky
City of Mayfield’s Fireworks Spectacular
9 p.m.
Ballpark
900 N. 17th Street
Mayfield, KY
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Paducah’s Independence Day Celebration
downtown Paducah, KY
Paducah’s July 4th Celebration,
Sponsored by Ingram Barge Company and Pine Bluff Materials
Food vendors will start serving by 5:30 p.m. They will be along the riverfront downstream of Wilson Stage in Schultz Park. Musical entertainment also starts at that time on Wilson Stage at the foot of Broadway. The entertainment lineup is as follows:
- 5:30 p.m. – Paducah Jazz Patrol
- 7:00 p.m. – Kentucky Just Us
- 8:30 p.m. – Paducah Community Band
- 9:10 p.m. – National Anthem performed by Paducah Community Band
- 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks Show
The City has contracted with Pyro Shows for a 20-minute display with the fireworks discharged from a barge provided by Pine Bluff Materials. The tug is provided by Ingram Barge Company. The City of Paducah appreciates the support of the tug and barge companies in making this event such a success. The creative show is choreographed to music with speakers placed along the riverfront near Wilson Stage.
“Join us in downtown Paducah for the City’s annual July 4th Celebration,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Amie Clark. “From the foot of Broadway to the Convention Center, the riverfront is the perfect place to see the fireworks launched from a barge in the Ohio River. The celebration will be a great family experience with music on Wilson Stage and food vendors in Schultz Park. We would like to thank all of our partners who help make this event possible.”
If a thunderstorm is in the area at the scheduled time for the fireworks, the fireworks show will be delayed until the weather clears or rescheduled for July 5. The Paducah Fire and Police Departments, McCracken County Sheriff’s Department, DES, and the U.S. Coast Guard will be at the event for additional safety.
Boaters should use the Ohio River Boat Launch at 6th and Burnett Streets since the floodwall openings at Broadway and Kentucky will close at 9 p.m. on July 3. Schultz Park and the small parking area near the transient boat dock also will close to vehicular traffic at 9 p.m. on July 3.
On July 4 at 4 p.m., Broadway and Jefferson will close to vehicular traffic from 2nd Street to the floodwall. Water Street from Kentucky to Jefferson also will close at that time.
Parking will be available in several locations including the Farmers’ Market parking lot, Convention Center lots, City’s parking lot at 3rd and Kentucky, and the City Block lot (access from 2nd Street only).
The rain date for the celebration, if needed, is Friday, July 5.
While pets are allowed at the July 4th Celebration, the City of Paducah’s dog ordinance mandates that the dog must be restrained by a leash or other lead that is no longer than three feet.
Paducah’s Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by Ingram and Pine Bluff Materials Company, will be Thursday, July 4 on Paducah’s riverfront. Enjoy live music and food trucks with fireworks by Pyro Shows at 9:15 p.m.An estimated 10,000 people come each year to the riverfront to enjoy Paducah’s celebration. Viewing is available along the riverfront near Wilson Stage, Schultz Park, and the Transient Boat Dock.
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