While fireworks are illegal in the city limits, the American Legion has plans to light up the sky to celebrate Independence Day.
On Thursday, the city will partner with the American Legion Graham D Luhn Post 39 for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show. The show is part of a fun-filled day which begins early with the annual parade.
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. with the procession heading north on Davis Street, down Lake Drive, and finishing in Murphy Park. An ice cream social at the American Legion Hall will follow the parade. Throughout the day there will be food and drinks set up in Murphy Park. The American Legion will have a recognition ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Murphy Park Pavilion.
There will be live music from Dale Watson starting at 7 p.m. in the Pavilion. The fireworks show will commence at sunset.
This year’s fireworks show will be launched along the greenbelt in Bull Branch Park, the same location as last year’s show. A portion of the hike-and-bike trail that connects Bull Branch Park to Murphy Park will be closed starting at 7:30 a.m. July 4 and ending at 5 a.m. July 5. Residents should be aware of closure signs and barriers and plan an alternate route if they walk or bike into Murphy Park for the festivities.
For more information, visit the city’s website at www.taylortx. gov.
