Harrisburg is a small town that celebrates the 4th of July in a big way. The town puts on a big parade and a two-day festival.
Scroll down for the schedule and details for the 2021 celebration, which can also be found on this flyer.
A parade is being planned for July 3rd, and a festival, with fireworks, is being planned for July 3rd and 4th.
The parade will start at Captain Steve’s, on Hwy 49 and will travel down Hwy 49 to the intersection of Hwy 49 and Robinson Avenue. Spectators should not stand on the southbound lane side of Hwy 49 to view the parade.
The festival will take place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. The headlining band on Sunday will be Grand Funk Railroad, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
- 9 a.m.: Parade down Hwy 49
- 4 p.m.: Harrisburg Park opens
- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Amusements
- 6 p.m.: Music by Brooks Dixon Band
- 7:30 p.m.: Music by Shot Thru the Heart (Bon Jovi tribute)
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
- 10 p.m.: Park Closes
Sunday, July 4th, 2021
- 4 p.m.: Harrisburg Park opens
- 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Amusements
- 4:15 p.m.: Mayor’s Invitational Cornhole Tournament
- 6 p.m.: Music by Kids in America
- 7:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies
- 8 p.m.: Music by Grand Funk Railroad
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
- 11 p.m.: Park closes
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