Past: July 4th Celebration

Celebrate with family and friends at the Jackson Parks and Recreation's annual July 4th Celebration. The Independence Day 5K run will start at 7:04 a.m. The start and finish line will be at HealthPoint Fitness at 414 West Main Street. Events include a firecracker 1-mile walk or run, a 5K wal, a 5K run and a virtual run/walk. It is a Cape Road Runners Grand Prix race. Proceeds to benefit SoutheastHEALTH Children's Health and Wellness programs. Online registration are accepted until July 1 at SEhealth.org/July4race. For more information, call (573) 755-2301. A car show will be held in the park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mud volleyball tournament will begin at 9 a.m. It is a double-elimination coed contest. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on June 29. Go to jacksonmo.org or registration information or contact Jason Mouser at (573) 576-8709. The beer garden will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the food stands will open at 9 a.m. A golf-ball drop will be held at 4:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by The Quanrantine Band from 7 to 8 p.m. at the bandshell and from 8 to 9:30 p.m by the Jackson Municipal Band. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m.