City of Perry to host family-friendly Independence Day event

The event will include live music, food vendors, and a fireworks display scheduled to begin around 9:20 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 beginning at 7 p.m. in historic downtown.

The event will include live music, food vendors, and a fireworks display scheduled to begin around 9:20 p.m. Activities available at no cost include face painting, balloon art, and Middle Georgia Jellyball. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Multiple downtown streets will be closed for the event, including Carroll Street, Jernigan Street, Ball Street, and part of Main Street. Parking is available in public lots, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Dedicated handicap parking will be provided at the intersection of Ball Street and Main Street. Officials are warning attendees not to park in private or commercial lots to avoid the risk of being towed.

Leashed dogs are allowed at the event, though officials caution that animals may react to the noise from fireworks.

The event is free and open to the public. It may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.