For Immediate Release

City’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration Set for Wednesday, July 4

Auburn, Ala. - Mark your calendar for the City’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 6:00 p.m. behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium.  Don’t miss the City's largest fireworks show, sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Corporation and hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.  Bring a picnic basket or purchase food on-site from Country’s Barbecue.  Gates open promptly at 6:00 p.m.  Enjoy live musical entertainment beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by the fireworks display at 9:00 p.m.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.  In the event of rain, the fireworks display will move to Thursday, July 5.  City officials will continue to monitor dry weather conditions; however, at this time, officials feel confident the celebration will be able to continue as planned with the fireworks display.      

                                                                                       
The Annual Fourth of July Celebration is a community event that is free and open to all ages.  This is a family event; no alcohol, please.  Join us on Wednesday, July 4 as we celebrate our Nation’s 231^st birthday.  For more information, including changes to the celebration, please visit the City’s web site at www.auburnalabama.org or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 501-2930.

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