(KLZA)--The annual Mound City 4th of July celebration will be a three-day event beginning Friday afternoon, July 3 on the stage at Griffith Park with the baby show.
Highlights of the celebration include the opening ceremony beginning at 6:00 P.M. Friday evening on the stage in Griffith Park which will include the crowning of the Mound City King and Queen.
The Junior Miss 4th of July will be crowned that evening as well.
Saturday events will include the 10 a.m. 4th of July parade with the theme “ In God We Trust.”
Following the parade there will be a lunch served at Griffith Park. Other events include and ice cream social, pedal tractor pull, there will be an afternoon concert in the park featuring Crutis Wayne Stroud and the annual ping pong all drop will be held at the football field at 4:00 P.M.
The final weekend activities will be a Praise and worship service in the park Sunday at 5:00 P.M. then at dusk the fireworks will be held with the golf course being the launching point.
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