FLORENCE – The Shoals Radio Group, The City of Florence and Florence/Lauderdale Tourism are excited about again celebrating America’s birthday on the banks of the Tennessee River with the 32nd Spirit of Freedom Celebration.
Flash! Just In! We have been informed there will be KARAoke between the on-stage acts. Be there with your best Percy Sledge or Tammy Wynette voice to take part.
The line-up of entertainment for this year*
1-1:40 JEFF HORNBUCKLE (Acoustic Rock)
2-2:40 SCM ELECTRIC (Rock)
3-3:40 QUENT KELSEY (Country)
4-4:40 AN ABSTRACT THEORY (Rock)
5-5:40 NYOKA NICOLE (R&B)
6-6:40 PLANET INK (Rock)
7-7:40 BEN PARKER PROJECT (Country)
8-8:40 LIVE BY SATELLITE (Pop-Rock)
9:00 MAYOR’S REMARKS & FIREWORKS
9:15-10 MANNY CHARLTON OF NAZARETH (Rock)
*Subject to change
Florence Mayor Mickey Haddock is delighted for the City of Florence to continue their important role in producing
Mickey Haddock
this time-honored event. “The Spirit of Freedom Celebration is one of the oldest running 4th of July community celebrations in the state of Alabama. We appreciate the hard work and years of dedication by Urban Radio Group and our business community in making this a free event for the citizens of our region for more than three decades.”
Other activities for the 32nd annual event include a petting zoo and a hot dog eating contest. The fireworks show begins at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free to the event, while food and drinks will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors. The Quad Cities Cab Company Trolley will be providing rides from various locations in the downtown Florence area for only $1.00 each way.
Listen to WVNA/Big Dog at 105.5 for updates on additions to activities and music.
Thanks to the following sponsors for making,this event happen:
THE CITY OF FLORENCE
FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE TOURISM
TNT FIREWORKS
BUBBA DOSS MARINE
QUAD CITIES TAXI AND LIMOSINE
HUNTS TV AND APPLIANCE
LIFT SERVICES INC.
LEWIS ELECTRIC
