From Staff Reports
There are several fireworks events slated for the celebration of Independence Day -- July 4, 2017 -- in the northeast Benton County area.
Pea Ridge city ordinances allow the purchase, sale and discharge of fireworks within the city limits.
Fireworks may be discharged on private property as follows:
• Noon to midnight daily from July 1-7.
• It shall be unlawful to discharge fireworks on any city street or city property.
• It shall be unlawful to use any fireworks if the city is under a burn ban.
• All persons using fireworks within the city shall promptly collect and remove any and all litter and debris resulting from such use.
Any discharging of fireworks outside of the allowances provided in the city ordinance will result in citations/fines.
Freedom Fest is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in Pea Ridge on the grounds of the First Assembly of God Church on Weston Street. There will be free food, music, bounce houses, games and fireworks will be displayed at dark.
In addition, the 16th annual Ventris Trail's End Resort fireworks display will begin at dark on Saturday, July 1. The display is visible by boat on Beaver Lake.
"If you have a boat or know someone who does, come out and see a terrific firework display, with music on Saturday evening, July 1," said sponsor Jody Simrell. "This display is free to the public."
Fireworks will start around dark just south of marker No. 8 on Beaver Lake and are provided by Ventris Trail's End Resort. Simrell said the show has been approved by the state, and all local authorities, as well as, the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers.
A Fourth of July Parade is planned to start at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, in Seligman, sponsored by Zeta Phi.
Lineup is to start at 4:30 pm. near Dollar General. Prizes, sponsored by the Seligman Parks Dept., are for most patriotic prizes. First place will receive $100, second prize gets $50 and third prize gets $25. Hot dogs will be served after the parade by the Chamber of Commerce. Fireworks begin at dark.
Community on 06/14/2017