16 WAPT’S KYNDALL JONES JOINS US LIVE FROM SMITH-WILLS STADIUM KYNDALL? TROY/MEGAN THE FIREWORK SHOW ENDED MINUTES AGO, BUT THERE HAS BEEN FREE FUN FOR ALL SINCE FOUR-THIRTY. THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL JACKSON FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA KICKED OFF WEDNESDAY NIGHT WITH FOOD VENDORS, WATER SLIDES, FACE PAINTING, AND GAMES. A FIREWORK SHOW WAS ALSO HELD AFTER SUNSET. BRIA TROTTER AND HER SON SETH CAME OUT TO ENJOY ALL THE FESTIVITIES. TAKE SOT BRIA AND SETH TROTTER 437ó7363 0:23-0:35 <WELL WE’RE JUST HERE JUST TO ENJOY THE FIREWORKS AND ALSO WITH THE WATER SLIDES THAT THEY HAVE FOR THE CHILDREN, GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO DO AFTER BEING IN A LONG DAY OF SUMMER CAMP AND OF COURSE MY LONG DAY OF WORK.> EVENT ORGANIZERS SAY, THIS EVENT WAS LETTING THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY KNOW THAT THERE IS FUN THINGS FOR THEM TO DO. TAKE SOT ALEX THOMPSON PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATE <THE YOUTH CAN SEE THAT WE DO HAVE THINGS FOR THEM, FREE FOR ALL, ALL OF THEM FOR EVERYONE. AND IT GIVES US THAT INSIGHT TO BE ABLE TO SHOW THAT WE CAN STICK TOGETHER AS PEOPLE.> JERRY FERGUSON AND HIS GRANDSONS ATTENDED THE EXTRAVAGANZA AS A WAY TO HAVE SOME FAMILY BONDING. TAKE SOT 437ó7365 JERRY FERGUSON 0:39- 0:49 <JUST ENJOYING THE 4TH OF JULY, MAKING SURE THE KIDS ENJOY SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY WHOLESOME FOR THE FAMILY, COMING OUT AND DOING FAMILY THINGS TOGETHER.> THERE WERE ALSO OTHER EARLY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS TONIGHT.. THE CITY OF BRANDON ALONG WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS HOSTED A FAMILY FRIENDLY CELEBRATION AT THE AMPHITHEATER (ADD SOT) (BRANDON FESTIVITIES) (KYLE RENO- SENIOR PASTOR/CROSSGATES) :57 WE JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE OUR FREEDOMS AS A NATION ALL THE BLESSING… THAT GOD HAS ALLOWED US. 1:
Fireworks, pie eating contest, cornhole and fishing — your choice on Fourth of July
Updated: 10:44 PM CDT Jul 3, 2024
Independence Day celebrations come early this year in the metro. The city of Jackson will hold the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Wednesday, July 3, at Smith Wills Stadium. The gates open at 4:30 p.m., with live music and entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 9 p.m. The event is free.The city of Madison is inviting the public to “Celebrate America” at the annual fireworks show, which is Wednesday, July 3, at 810 Madison Avenue. The fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.Freedom Fest will be held Wednesday at the Brandon Amphitheater and will include an art contest, cornhole competition, pie eating contest, inflatables and a community choir performance. The event begins at 6 p.m. and wraps up with fireworks.The city of Clinton is hosting its annual Fourth of July Red White and Blue Fest at Traceway Park. In addition to fireworks after dark, there will be music, family-friendly entertainment and plenty of food vendors. The event is free, but parking is $10 per car. Gates open at 4 p.m. Thursday.The Mississippi Braves and the city of Pearl will celebrate the holiday with fireworks after Thursday’s game against the Biloxi Shuckers. It’s also Thirsty Thursday, which means you can get a beer or a fountain drink for $3. Before the fireworks shows get started, you can go fishing. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced that July 4 is a free fishing day, meaning residents won’t be required to have a license while fishing at any public water in the state.Don’t forget the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic. The event, which kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, is a fundraiser that benefits the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Race day events will include a competitive 5k run, a 5k walk, and a one-mile fun run. Tap here for more information.
Independence Day celebrations come early this year in the metro.
The city of Jackson will hold the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Wednesday, July 3, at Smith Wills Stadium. The gates open at 4:30 p.m., with live music and entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 9 p.m. The event is free.
The city of Madison is inviting the public to “Celebrate America” at the annual fireworks show, which is Wednesday, July 3, at 810 Madison Avenue. The fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.
Freedom Fest will be held Wednesday at the Brandon Amphitheater and will include an art contest, cornhole competition, pie eating contest, inflatables and a community choir performance. The event begins at 6 p.m. and wraps up with fireworks.
The city of Clinton is hosting its annual Fourth of July Red White and Blue Fest at Traceway Park. In addition to fireworks after dark, there will be music, family-friendly entertainment and plenty of food vendors. The event is free, but parking is $10 per car. Gates open at 4 p.m. Thursday.
The Mississippi Braves and the city of Pearl will celebrate the holiday with fireworks after Thursday’s game against the Biloxi Shuckers. It’s also Thirsty Thursday, which means you can get a beer or a fountain drink for $3.
Before the fireworks shows get started, you can go fishing. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced that July 4 is a free fishing day, meaning residents won’t be required to have a license while fishing at any public water in the state.
Don’t forget the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic. The event, which kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, is a fundraiser that benefits the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Race day events will include a competitive 5k run, a 5k walk, and a one-mile fun run. Tap here for more information.
