Terrell’s annual Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 4, takes place at a new location. The event is being held at the Terrell Municipal Airport in cooperation with the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.
The fun starts at 5 p.m. and concludes with the fireworks display at approximately 9:30 p.m.
The annual fireworks display in Terrell has become a family favorite and the Terrell Chamber of Commerce conducts multiple fundraisers each year to make this and other community events possible.
New this year is a mini hot air balloon glow sponsored by the Platinum Collection of Dealerships. Spectators will have the opportunity to take a tethered balloon ride for $20 from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., weather permitting.
The Free and the Brave Blowout, hosted by the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, includes tours of the museum, food vendors, a live DJ, static aircraft displays, and various kids’ activities. U-Rent-It Sales & Service and American National Bank are supporting the event. The Chamber is providing a photo booth inside the Museum where visitors can stop by to take a selfie and enter the photo contest.
The bicycle and tricycle decorating contest and parade tradition continues and are open to children 12 and younger. Entry is free and prizes will be awarded to participants. The parade starts at 7:15 p.m.
The King’s Fort Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution perform their traditional flag retirement ceremony. With assistance from Boy Scout Troop 390, they are inviting attendees to bring their old and tattered American flags for a proper retirement. The ceremony includes “Taps” in echo by bugle player Don Harrell and his daughter, as well as Mike Ecklund on bagpipes. Cilla Wichmann performs the National Anthem.
“We are excited about this year’s July Fourth celebration and the new location,” said Carlton Tidwell, President and CEO of the Terrell Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The change of venue provides a safer environment to shoot fireworks, an easier traffic flow, and the opportunity to build this into a bigger event year after year.”
Parking and admission are free. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. A map and schedule of events are available at www.terrelltexas.com prior to the event.
