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Independence Celebration

July 4, 2020 @ 6:30 am

Ripley’s 150th Independence Celebration is a 2-day event that features the Grand Parade, live entertainment and fireworks. The event is known as ‘America’s Largest Small-Town Independence Celebration.’

The entertainment stage is being situated in the Academy Drive Plaza. Spectators may view the free concerts from a drive-in theater arrangement.

July 3 shows feature classic rock by U.S. Kids at 6:30 p.m. and Rick K & The Allnighters at 8 p.m.

On the Fourth of July, the noon Grand Parade route is along S. Church Street near Ripley High to W. Main Street at Sheetz.

Concerts are Rimshot at 4 p.m., Ultra Sound at 6 p.m. and Adam D. Tucker’s Vegas Tim McGraw Tribute at 8 p.m. Fireworks follow at 10 p.m.

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Date:
July 4, 2020
Time:
6:30 am

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