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Vicksburg | Riverfront Independent Day Celebration | Learn more What: Vicksburg continues to celebrate its bicentennial with a riverfront party for all ages, complete with live music, food, and a “spectacular fireworks show.” Where: Washington St. in downtown Vicksburg When: July 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Yazoo City | Freedom Festival | Learn Celebrate the 4th of July in Vicksburg! This event will begin at 7:00 pm in Downtown Vicksburg. The fireworks celebration will follow live music by Dr. Zarr and the Amazing Funk Monsters. The fireworks will start around 9:00 pm. Find a viewing spot along Washington Street between Jackson and Grove Streets. For more information, call 601-630-2929. Bicentennial Independence Day Celebration Downtown Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS, United States This event will begin at 5:00 pm in Downtown Vicksburg. Vicksburg is already known for hosting the longest fireworks show in the State of Mississippi every year on the Fourth of July, but for our Bicentennial year we plan on making it bigger and better Onlookers watch the Fourth of July fireworks over the Mississippi River in Vicksburg during the 2023 Independence Day celebration. (Blake Bell/The Vicksburg Post) A free patriotic concert will VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) -One Mississippi city had a decades-long hiatus from celebrating the fourth. But it’s been back on their calendar of events since after World War II. The sounds of cannons echo through the Vicksburg Military Park. It’s reminder of what took place and ended there 156 years Country music recording artist ad Vicksburg native William Michael Morgan will headline this year’s Independence Day celebration and fireworks show, the Independence Day Planning VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Country music artist and Vicksburg Native, William Michael Morgan will headline Vicksburg’s annual Independence Day celebration on July 4, returning to his hometown for a special performance as part of the city’s bicentennial year. Dollar Tree is situated in Clay Street Shopping Center at 2904 Clay Street, within the east region of Vicksburg (by Vicksburg National Military Park). This store is a brilliant addition to the local businesses of Redwood and Delta. Today (Saturday), you can drop by 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Refer to this page for information about Dollar Tree Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS, including the times, address The Vicksburg National Military Park will celebrate Independence Day with Living History programs that include cannon firing demonstrations each day July 1st – 4th at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 p.m. at Tour Road Stop 1. The Confederate Encampment will be at the Louisiana Monument (Tour Stop 11). Admission to the park is $15 per vehicle. Discover spectacular 4th of July events across Mississippi in 2025! From Gulf Coast waterfront fireworks over Mississippi Sound to historic riverfront displays in Vicksburg and Natchez. Fireworks on the 4th of July: How to stay safe, legal, this Independence Day in MS Vicksburg celebrates bicentennial Vicksburg has one of the longest fireworks shows in the state. This event will begin at 5:00 pm in Downtown Vicksburg. Vicksburg is already known for hosting the longest fireworks show in the State of Mississippi every year on the Fourth of July, but for our Bicentennial year we plan on making it bigger and better than ever. 4 days of events including ‘Sip Stroll on the Old MS River Bridge on July 3 and the longest fireworks extravaganza in the entire state of Mississippi on July 4. Independence Day did not receive its official title here in Vicksburg until 1976 for the Bicentennial of the United States. The story of Vicksburg’s relationship with the Fourth of July is a testament to the lasting impact of historical events on our community. Artist Craig Thomas is hard at work on a new mural in downtown Vicksburg. The Independence Day-themed mural is located on the retaining wall across the street from the Old Depot Museum. Every Join the F.U.N. with live music, fireworks and more! Celebrate the 4th of July in downtown Vicksburg! This annual fireworks extravaganza on the mighty Mississippi begins at 9:00 pm following live music at 7:00 pm. The fireworks will be shot behind the Old Depot Museum, 1010 Levee Street. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking for fun and family-friendly events with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, you do not have to leave the Jackson metro area. Below are some of the Vicksburg has an interesting history when it comes to celebrating Independence Day.It was not until the end of World War II in 1945 that the River City celebrated the holiday with the rest of the country.On July 4, 1863, General John C. Pemberton surrendered Vicksburg to the Union during the Civil This event will begin at 5:00 pm in Downtown Vicksburg. Vicksburg is already known for hosting the longest fireworks show in the State of Mississippi every year on the Fourth of July, but for our Bicentennial year we plan on making it bigger and better than ever. The Confederate commander, Gen. John C. Pemberton, surrendered on July 4, 1863. So bitter were the feelings and memories of the people of Vicksburg afterward that they did not officially observe the Independence Day holiday for the next 81 years (not returning to its observance until 1945).
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