Cross Plains residents can begin making plans for a star-spangled weekend of music, history, family activities and fireworks as the community prepares to celebrate America 250 with events spanning July 3 and July 4.
The multi-day celebration will feature live entertainment, historical programming, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and patriotic festivities hosted by several local organizations throughout the community.
The celebration begins Friday, July 3, with a community concert and dance hosted by the Cross Plains Community Chamber from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Barn at Kilgore Park, located at 150 Kilgore Trace. Featured performers Presley Aaron and Ronny Criss will take the stage as guests enjoy food trucks, family-friendly activities and an evening of music and dancing. Shuttle service will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Festivities continue Saturday, July 4, beginning at 9 a.m. with a full day of events hosted by the Cross Plains Heritage Commission at several locations across town, including The Doctor’s House Museum, Archives and Library, Cross Plains United Methodist Church and Vilines-Kilgore Cemetery.
The morning will begin with a Kilgore remembrance ceremony from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Vilines-Kilgore Cemetery, followed by opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. at Cross Plains United Methodist Church.
From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., attendees can take part in a variety of patriotic and family-friendly activities, including historical guest speakers, photobooths, pioneer games, face painting, live music, food trucks and free patriotic merchandise. Community members will also have an opportunity to participate in a signing of the Declaration of Independence. Shuttle service will also be available throughout the day.
According to event organizers, the project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee and administered by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.
The celebration will wrap up Saturday evening with festivities hosted by the City of Cross Plains at Kilgore Park, located at 150 Kilgore Trace. Beginning at 6 p.m., guests can enjoy a live DJ, dancing and food trucks before the evening closes with a grand finale fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Organizers are encouraging families and neighbors to gather for a weekend filled with patriotic spirit, hometown tradition and plenty of red, white and blue celebration.
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