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Northwoods Concert Band Plays at Civic Center Grounds on July 4th
Florissant’s tradition of celebrating Independence Day continues this year on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center at Florissant Valley Park, located at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive.
Festivities begin with an outdoor concert performance by the Northwinds Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Following the concert, the City of Florissant is sponsoring its renowned Fireworks Display at 9:15 p.m.
This year’s extravaganza features a dazzling fireworks presentation combining brilliant shells, color sequencing, dimensional frontage, and low and high level aerial combinations.
Florissant’s show has always been very heavily attended and is widely honored and acclaimed by thousands of Florissant and North County sightseers. So bring out the blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy top notch, free entertainment for the entire family.
In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks display only will be held the following evening (July 5 at 9:15 p.m). For additional information, call the James J. Eagan Center at 314-921-4466.
Northwinds Concert Band’s Fourth of July concert is under the direction of Larry Marsh. The first part of the program features music from film and Broadway, including “Captain America March,” “Seventy-six Trombones,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” conducted by Joe Paule, and “On the Mall March,” conducted by McCluer North’s legendary former band director, Linton Luetje.”
The second part of the program features thrilling patriotic music, including marches a patriotic singalong. The band will present a salute to our Armed Forces and Carmen Dragon’s marvelous arrangement of “America the Beautiful.” “God Bless America” will feature vocalist Marc Strathman
As always the concert will end with a rousing rendition of “Stars and Stripes Forever,” followed by the fireworks.
