The City of Frankfort is preparing for a full slate of patriotic festivities as residents gather to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The city’s annual Fourth of July Festival will take place Friday, July 4, at TPA Park, featuring live entertainment, food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks display.
Festivities will begin at 3 p.m. with an opening ceremony and the National Anthem on the TPA Main Stage. Live music will follow throughout the afternoon and evening, featuring The Jacks from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the Jessie Brown Duo from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Neon 90s Country Rewind from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
In addition to live music, attendees can enjoy a variety of attractions and activities throughout the festival grounds, including the Wonderdog Show, laser tag, human hamster balls, bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses, a foam party, slip-and-slide, waterslide, and face painting.
The festival will continue until 10:30 p.m., concluding with the community’s annual fireworks display.
Admission to the event is free, and free parking will be available at TPA Park, located at 1 Adrian Marks Drive in Frankfort.
Several special events are scheduled in the days leading up to Independence Day festivities.
On July 2, Prairie Creek Park will host “Eyes of Freedom,” a military tribute exhibit, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On July 3, a screening of the movie Hamilton will take place at the Frankfort Neighborhood Center beginning at 7 p.m.
Independence Day activities begin early on July 4 with a Pilates in the Park session at 8:30 a.m. near the TPA concession stand. The annual Stars & Stripes Car Show will follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the TPA Shelter.
Additional festival announcements and event details are expected in the coming weeks.
