Seven Mississippi state parks will host Fourth of July celebrations, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
Participating parks include Buccaneer State Park, Roosevelt State Park, Paul B. Johnson State Park, Percy Quin State Park, Clarkco State Park, Trace State Park, and John Kyle State Park.
Events will feature swimming, fishing, and outdoor recreation throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy family activities, live entertainment, and fireworks displays in the evening, department officials said.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the festivities. More information about the events is available on the department’s website.
The celebrations are part of the statewide observance of Independence Day, emphasizing community, family, and outdoor fun, officials added.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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