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Better late than never: Postponed fireworks shows on Saturday

Posted at 9:10 am July 13, 2013
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Information from WYSH Radio

A few of the area’s postponed Independence Day celebrations and fireworks shows will be held today, Saturday, July 13.

In Kingston, “Smokin’ the Water” begins at 11 a.m. at City Park with a car show, a watermelon eating contest, a homemade raft race, a kids area, vendors, games, laser tag, and more. Fireworks will be shot at dark.

Lake City’s annual celebration will be held beginning at 2 p.m. with a car show and games on the ball field. Fireworks will be shot at 10 p.m. Merle FM’s own Big Rick—who celebrates his birthday today—will broadcast from the Lake City celebration Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m.

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories Tagged With: fireworks, Independence Day, July 4, Kingston, Lake City, Smokin' the Water

Kingston cancels parade tonight, considers canceling more July 4 events

Posted at 6:00 pm July 3, 2013
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Kingston has canceled the July 4 parade scheduled for 7 p.m. today, the city announced on its website.

Officials will meet at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 4, to determine whether to cancel more Independence Day events. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: fireworks, Independence Day, July 4, Kingston, parade, rain, Smokin' the Water

July 4 fireworks, Independence Day photos from Oak Ridge, Kingston

Posted at 3:30 pm July 5, 2012
By John Huotari 12 Comments

July 4 Fireworks

The half-hour July 4 show in Oak Ridge features many colorful fireworks at A.K. Bissell Park. (Photo by Charles Samuels)

July 4 Fireworks

Thousands of people watch the annual fireworks show in Oak Ridge. (Photo by John Norris)

Thousands of people turned out Wednesday in Oak Ridge and Kingston to enjoy Independence Day celebrations and July 4 fireworks.

Here is a compilation of reader-submitted photos and a few taken by Oak Ridge Today.

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Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Independence Day, July 4 fireworks, Oak Ridge Community Band, Smokin' the Water

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