Independence Day will be celebrated in a big way primarily at three locations in Daviess County — and these public events are scheduled so that you can attend all three!
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Lake Viking will host its annual celebration this Saturday, July 1. The Lake Viking Lions Club will host a breakfast, served on both Saturday and Sunday at the clubhouse. A bazaar will feature a variety of vendors from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The 12th Annual Boat Parade near the lake’s Yacht Club begins at 3 p.m. with the best entry receiving the coveted traveling trophy.
A great public fireworks display shot over the water begins at 9:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy what is considered one of the best fireworks displays in the region.
Gallatin’s celebration begins at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, at Dockery Park with the featured entertainment provided by Christian guitarist musician, Skyler Foli, from Kansas City. A professional fireworks display by “The Billings Boomers” begins at 9:45 p.m. to climax a variety of activities and displays. Local musical talent will be featured from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gazebo Bandstand. Those performing include a GHS girls quartet, Savannah Riley, Blithe Hunter, Sara Beth Michael and Jennifer Teel. Concession offerings will be by Made from Scratch and by It’s a Wrap. Carnival and arcade games, sponsored by Acellus, will be hosted from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Jamesport’s “Fireworks Spectacular” will begin at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, at the Jamesport City Park. Li’l Red Shed Fireworks, owned by Bill and Susie Bear, are co-sponsoring the event with the Jamesport Community Association.
Tri-County R-7 School’s FBLA and FFA chapters will host an ice cream social starting at 7 p.m. The first pitch of a community softball game will be at 7:30 p.m.
Prior to the fireworks display, there will be an ice cream social starting at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Tri-School FBLA and FFA. The Jamesport Lions Club concession stand will be open. There will be a community softball game between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Jamesport’s fireworks will be launched from the Trimble property located south and west of the city park. Licensed Pyrotechnic Steven Wald from Wald Fireworks will be in charge of the fireworks display.