ENJOY JULY 4 FESTIVITIES
BUT LEAVE PERSONAL FIREWORKS AT HOME

June 27, 2008 – Big events are planned in Midland for July 4. A variety of music will entertain citizens in Chippewassee Park before the fireworks display begins at dusk.

Starting at 6:00 p.m. in Chippewassee Park, The Chemical City Band will kick off the evening’s festivities. After the Chemical City Concert, the John Smith Big Band, a 17-piece big band, will play from 7:30 until approximately 10:00 p.m. The John Smith Big Band will be accompanied by Good Company, a jazz vocalist group.

The evening will conclude with a fireworks display at Chippewassee Park at 10:00 p.m. The fireworks can be viewed from Emerson Park, Currie Municipal Golf Course and Chippewassee Park near the Tridge.

For the safety and enjoyment of all spectators, personal fireworks like sparklers, firecrackers and other items will be prohibited in city parks. Police officers will patrol the parks during the fireworks spectacular.

For additional information, contact the Midland Parks and Recreation Department at 989-837-6930.

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