MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The City of Meridian is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a full day of patriotic festivities on Saturday, July 4, featuring a parade, live music, family activities and a fireworks display in downtown Meridian.
The celebration is part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration and will take place throughout the afternoon and evening.
Activities begin at 3 p.m. with a KidZone on the City Hall lawn, followed by parade lineup at 4 p.m. at Singing Brakeman Park. The America 250 Parade steps off at 5 p.m. through downtown Meridian.
An official America 250 Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. on the City Hall lawn, followed by a live concert at 6:30 p.m.
The concert lineup features award-winning singer and Season 18 winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” Todd Tilghman, American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts, country music artist Daniel Houze, and blues legend Bobby Rush.
The celebration will conclude with a fireworks display at 10 p.m., presented by the City of Meridian.
City officials say the event is designed to celebrate 250 years of American history while bringing the community together through music, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Schedule of Events
- 3:00 p.m. – KidZone (City Hall Lawn)
- 4:00 p.m. – Parade Lineup (Singing Brakeman Park)
- 5:00 p.m. – America 250 Parade (Downtown Meridian)
- 6:00 p.m. – America 250 Ceremony (City Hall Lawn)
- 6:30 p.m. – America 250 Concert (City Hall Lawn)
- 10:00 p.m. – Fireworks Display
Admission to all events is free.
Residents are encouraged to arrive early, bring lawn chairs for the evening concert and fireworks, and expect increased traffic throughout downtown Meridian as thousands are expected to attend the Independence Day celebration.
