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The City of Lynn Haven announces its annual 4th of July Celebration
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Lynn Haven has announced one of the largest Independence Day events in Bay County, the annual Fourth of July Celebration.
According to a news release, the celebration will start with the America: Stars & Stripes Parade Opening Ceremony at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 4, at the junction of 9th Street and Highway 77.
'I'm thrilled about this year's celebration—it will be one to remember. Our Fourth of July Celebration is one of Bay County's largest, and we invite everyone to Lynn Haven to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the entire day,' City Manager of Lynn Haven Vickie Gainer said.
Those who want a prime viewing spot along 5th Street for the 9 a.m. parade are encouraged to arrive early, as over 60 decorated floats will travel their way down Hwy 77, culminating at 11th Street.
Also kicking off at 9 a.m., Sharon Sheffield Park will be transformed into a festive hub.
It will include activities for all ages that include carnival rides, axe throwing, a mechanical bull, stilt walkers, balloon artists, face painting, vendor booths, food trucks and a wide variety of games and entertainment.
The celebration will continue into the evening with the Let Freedom Ring Finale at A.L. Kinsaul Park.
The Gr8ful Dads will perform at 6 p.m., followed by a headline performance by Jamie O'Neal, the award-winning Australian-American country music star, at 7 p.m.
The evening celebration will also involve food trucks, vendor booths, yard games, glitter tattoo artists and free photos from the Gypsy Belle Photo Bus.
To end the night, there will be a 25-minute fireworks show that will start at 9 p.m.
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