City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2011

CONTACT: Tammy Miller 874-7465 or Karen Ramey 874-6397

City of Columbia's 4th of July Fire in the Sky

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Celebrate Independence Day at Columbia’s 59th annual 4th of July celebration! Memorial Stadium will be the location for music, fun and fireworks on July 4 with gates opening at 6:30 p.m.

Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m., featuring a performance by the Record Collector band. Many fun activities are planned for kids from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the concourse including inflatables, face painting, balloon art and 4th of July crafts. Fireworks will begin after 9 p.m.

Fire in the Sky is coordinated by Parks and Recreation with presenting sponsors Columbia Insurance Group and KOMU 8. Major sponsors of the event are Cosmopolitan Luncheon Club, KBXR 102.3, KFRU 1400 & V.A. Mortgage.

The celebration is free and concessions are available. Attendees will not be allowed to bring fireworks to the stadium. For more information, call 874-7460 or visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com. 



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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