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Independence Day begins with a 10 a.m. parade from Paul Avenue and S. Florissant Road through Ferguson and ends with fireworks at January-Wabash Memorial Park, 501 N. Florissant Road. In-between there will be food, games, and a multitude of special events for the whole family. The theme for the 41^st annual Ferguson celebration is Childhood Heroes.

Opening ceremonies are scheduled for noon at January-Wabash Park. Activities in the park include food, beverage and game booths that will be open from noon on. A special area for children is also planned.

In the bandshell area, Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers (vintage jazz/swing) will play from 2 to 5 p.m., followed by Street Beat (blues/rock) from 5 to 9 p.m.

Activities for the children run from noon throughout the evening. A free petting zoo will be open from noon until 7 p.m., enchanted events characters will roam the grounds from 1 until 6 p.m., and the Lego Experience will be available from 1 until 7 p.m. Other highlights include Show Me Safari Racing Pigs, face painting, magic, juggling, a Hula Hoop play shop, balloon art, Nitro Joe and a fire-eating performer.

The fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. at the park. No dogs or other pets, bicycles, skateboards, barbecue setups, tents, or outside fireworks will be allowed. Guests are asked not to move the picnic tables.

Call Nancy at Ferguson Recreation at 314-521-4661 for further information.

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