Fireworks rescheduled, but Norris Day activities continue as weather allows

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The threat of steady, soaking rainfall Wednesday through Friday has forced Norris to postpone its annual fireworks display until Friday, July 26, but all other Norris Day activities on the Norris Commons sponsored by the Lions Club will go on as planned starting at 8 a.m. today (July 4).

In a press release, the Norris Lions Club said it will conduct its annual Norris Day activities as weather allows today at Norris Commons. Scheduled indoor activities include the traditional barbecue lunch in the Norris Middle School Cafeteria, the Quilt Show in the Norris Fellowship Church, and the Library’s annual book sale in the McNeeley Building. Also, the evening awards program will be held at the Norris Community Building.

The Lions Club said the heavy rain forecast from Wednesday through Thursday could have caused problems setting up and loading fireworks shells, which can result in misfires during the program, along with spectators not being able to sit outside and enjoy the display. Also, if lightning were within 15 miles of the event, the show would be placed on hold so spectators and city fire department volunteers could take shelter, the press release said.

The new July 26 date coincides with the final event this year in the Concert on the Commons series. More information on this concert series can be viewed at www.cityofnorris.com.

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