Independence Day Celebration 2015

UPDATE (JULY 1, 2015): If the event of rain or inclement weather, the fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 4th. Check our website and Facebook page for any updates on the event.

NOTICE: Organizers have been informed that due to construction at Todd County Central High School there are fewer parking spaces for the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks to be held at the High School on Friday, July 3rd.  It is suggested you get to the High School early to get a parking spot and that you car pool with other friends and family or walk to the event.

Also, it is requested that no one park in the grass around the High School, but on the pavement only.  Finally, a reminder that no one is allowed to sit or play on the soccer field so that the field is not damaged.  We appreciate your cooperation so that property damage to the property is minimal.

 

EVENT INFORMATION: The Elkton-Todd County Park will once again host the annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on Friday, July 3rd at Todd County Central High School located at 806 South Main Street in Elkton.

Now in its 11th year, the annual fireworks spectacular is sponsored by BR Knuckles Insurance and Heritage Bank, drawing spectators from across the county and surrounding area. 

The Todd County Community Alliance is once again sponsoring free entertainment and inflatable bouncers from Orr’s Bouncin’ Fun prior to the fireworks.  Local churches will perform a “We Believe” Cantata featuring patriotic music. Also, the Todd Central High School Jazz Band will perform and local talent from the recent TC Showcase will once again display their amazing talents! Please bring your own chair or blanket…and get there early for a good seat!

Local TCCHS groups such as the Band Boosters, Girl’s Soccer and Girl’s Basketball will be selling concession and other items with proceeds going to support those groups and the Elkton-Todd County Park.  They will be selling items such as Glow Items,
Face and Hair Painting, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Ribeye Sandwich, Ice Cream, Kona Ice Snow Cones, Deep Fried Treats, Twisted Potato Chips, Cold Drinks and More!

For more information, contact the Todd County Welcome Center at 270.265.7070 or email at welcomecenter@elktonky.com.

 

Schedule of Events

7-9:00 pm – Free Children’s Activities – Inflatable Bouncers Sponsored by Todd County Community Alliance

7 pm – “We Believe” Cantata – Patriotic Music Presentation

8 pm – TCCHS Jazz Band and TC Showcase Talent

9:15 pm – National Anthem

At Dark – Fireworks Display Sponsored By BR Knuckles Insurance and Heritage Bank