Metro-area residents are invited to celebrate Independence Day at the 32nd Annual Red White & Blues presented by Continental. This year’s event will feature Big A and the Allstars as well as Southern Groove Redemption.
Gates open at 4:00 P.M., and festivities begin at 5:00 P.M. Participants are encouraged to come early and celebrate with their family and friends with a picnic or relax and enjoy the entertainment. Tents, coolers of non-alcoholic beverages, and chairs are welcome. Traceway Park is a smoke and alcohol-free facility.
Scheduled to produce the show is Clinton-based Vault Entertainment.
The evening will be capped off by a grand finale firework show at around 9:15 P.M., and there will be plenty of food and beverage vendors present to feed your hunger and quench your thirst!
The City of Clinton’s official July Fourth Celebration is presented by Continental Tire. The event is FREE. Parking is $10 per car.
The Children’s Fun Zone will have inflatables, games, and entertainment for children. Kids ages 4 to 11 can enjoy the kid zone free of charge. Several vendors will be on-site selling food and refreshments to attendees.
“Each Fourth of July, our community celebrates our nation’s independence and the democratic process ensured by our Constitution. And what better way to celebrate than the Red, White & Blues presented by Continental,” stated Mayor Phil Fisher.
For more information about our city please visit www.clintonms.org. Visit the city on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clintonmiss or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/City_of_Clinton.
Fireworks Safety Reminder
Whether you’re the parent with a packet of sparklers for the kids or a dedicated enthusiast who stocks up on and enjoys some backyard fireworks every Fourth of July, it’s time for a reminder about how to stay safe when using fireworks.
Before heading into this weekend’s Independence Day festivities, please take a moment to review these helpful guidelines from the National Council on Fireworks Safety.
- Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.
- Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.
- A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities. Never give fireworks to children.
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Save your alcohol for after the show.
- Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks.
- Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.
- Use fireworks OUTDOORS in a clear area; away from buildings and vehicles.
- Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.
- Never carry fireworks in your POCKET or shoot them into METAL or GLASS containers.
- Do not experiment with homemade fireworks.
- Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trashcan away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.
- FAA regulations PROHIBIT the possession and transportation of fireworks in your checked baggage or carry-on luggage.
- Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department.
