Area 4th of July celebrations
Submitted by Patrick Massey of KDQN.net
Communities across Southwest Arkansas are gearing up to present their annual fireworks show in celebration of the United State’s 246th birthday.
Those celebrations include The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Stand Up for America celebration on Saturday, July 2. Gates open at 6 p.m. with a patriotic show starting at 6:30 p.m. Billstown will take the stage at 7:30. The event will be held at the Nashville City Park on 1301 West Johnson Street. Those aged 12 and under get in for free while admission for those 13 and up is $5. Those who purchase an event t-shirt will receive free entry.
The Little River County Chamber of Commerce will present its Fourth of July Fireworks show on Monday, July 4 at Ashdown Junior High School. Live music and food will be just part of the fun with prizes, games and giveaways also set to be part of this year’s celebration. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with the fireworks show to start at dark. For more information call the Little River County Chamber of Commerce at (870) 898-2758.
The City of Lockesburg will present its annual Fireworks in the Park event on Monday, July 4. The event will be held in the Ida Margaret Coulter Stone Park. Activities kickoff at 1 p.m. with a cornhole tournament. Entry fee is $20 per coupl.e. Bingo starts at 4 p.m. at a cost of $10 per card. That evening, Marlon Sharp & Cowboys at the Cross will take the stage for a live musical performance. There will be a band intermission before a recognition for veterans in attendance.
The always popular fireworks show begins at dark.
