Local 4th of July celebrations

Cecil Witherspoon, Wichita Falls Times Record News
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Downtown Wichita Falls will feature a number of events celebrating the 4th of July including a downtown parade, party at the Kell House Museum, live music and fireworks at the Multi-Purpose Events center.
Downtown Wichita Falls will feature a number of events celebrating the 4th of July including a downtown parade, party at the Kell House Museum, live music and fireworks at the Multi-Purpose Events center.

There are several ways to celebrate the 4th of July around the area, starting Thursday and running through the weekend before wrapping up with several events Tuesday.

City of Burkburnett Fireworks Display

Burkburnett will kick off its freedom-celebrating festivities July 3 at United Friendship Amphitheater. The event begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m., featuring live music, food trucks and snow cones to help cool down. The city of Burkburnett’s firework display is scheduled immediately afterward at 9 p.m.

4th in The Falls Freedom Fest

The biggest 4th of July celebration in Wichita Falls kicks off at 5 p.m. July 4. Located in Wichita Falls MPEC Festival Park, 4th in The Falls Freedom Fest will include a flyover courtesy of Sheppard Air Force Base, live music headlined by Gary P. Nunn, food trucks, vendors, a car show and more. The event wraps up with a fireworks display that begins at 9:15 p.m.

Christ's Community Fellowship July 4th Annual Fish Fry

The Christ's Community Fellowship July 4th Annual Fish Fry is taking place at 1143 Nakomis Trail July 4. There is no admission fee, although contributions are accepted. RSVP is requested via email (ccfwf@ccfwf.org) or calling the office (940-720-0028). Anyone can stop by to pick up a plate.

Top 25 Corvette Show, Celebrate Freedom Event, & Free BBQ Lunch

The First Baptist Church in Geronimo is hosting a lunch and car show July 4. The show is centered on Corvettes and draws in both owners and enthusiasts from the area. Car registration is free and runs from 8 to 8:45 a.m., followed by festivities and food until the early afternoon. The entire event is free.

Seymour 4th of July Celebration

The city of Seymour, in conjunction with the Seymour Chamber of Commerce, is putting on a fireworks show July 4 at the Salt Fork Recreational Complex in Throckmorton. Other treats like cotton candy, gourmet popcorn and drinks will be available for sale starting at 8 p.m.; fireworks begin at dark.

Olney in America

Located at the Olney Country Club, 1 Bankhead Dr., this celebration of freedom features food trucks, fireworks, an outdoor concert and entertainment for kids. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m., Thursday June 29, with fireworks later in the evening.

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration and “Most Patriotic” Parade, Kell House Heritage Center

This community staple enters its 38th year this 4th of July, and features the Firecracker Mile fun run at 7 a.m. followed by the “Most Patriotic” Parade at 9 a.m. starting at the corner of 9th and Ohio. After the parade, games and activities will run until noon on the Kell House grounds.

Vernon Center Old-Fashioned 4th of July

This event will take place at multiple locations around town July 4, including bingo from 2-8 p.m. on Main Street, kids games from 2-4:30 p.m. by the bank and food, vendors and live music at DBar and fireworks at 10 p.m. SE of town at the old ball field.

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Ways to celebrate the 4th locally