Centerville celebrates Independence Day with live music, fireworks
The celebration ran from 3 to 10 p.m. at Center Park.
UPDATE: Residents from Centerville and surrounding cities gathered at Center Park Friday to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with music, food, snow cones and a splash pad to beat the summer heat.
Vendors and community members turned out for the festivities ahead of July 4. Among them was DeRon Rogers, owner of Pinky’s Shaved Ice, who said patriotism runs deep in her household.
“I have a son that’s in the Navy, so we’re very patriotic in our house,” she said. “I think unless you travel and see how other countries operate, you truly can’t embrace how fortunate we are in the states.”
Friday’s celebration ended with a fireworks show.
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CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Centerville is celebrating Independence Day today with a full day of live entertainment, family activities, food vendors and fireworks in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
The celebration runs from 3 to 10 p.m. at Center Park.
According to the city, the event features live music, family-friendly activities and a fireworks extravaganza to commemorate the nation’s semi quincentennial.
Atlanta-based band Cashmere performs from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by national headliner DEPARTURE, a Journey tribute band, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin immediately after the concert.
Families can also enjoy face painting and a balloon artist throughout the event.
Food and beverage vendors include Chick-fil-A, Jail Creek Winery, Peach Cobbler Factory, Pam’s Cakes, Pinky’s, Salsa’s, Scott Boys BBQ, Shiver Shack Concessions, Soul2Soul and Taste at the Burrough.
The celebration also features a Red, White and Blue Vehicle Decoration Contest. Participants decorated vehicle trunks and truck beds in patriotic themes, with judging taking place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.
The event is sponsored by Houston County, Robins Federal Credit Union and Colony Bank.
The Independence Day Celebration takes place at Center Park, 103 E. Church St. in Centerville.
