Fireworks
By Wil Weldon

The Fourth of July provides plenty of time for celebrating with friends and family. Kenan Stadium hosts people from the community every year for sunset fun and music on Independence Day. Crowds started gathering early this year at 7:00 to enjoy country band Last Man Standing.

Red, white, and blue fun for all ages included patriotic gifts at the gate, refreshments, and balloon animals from a clown. Several people could be seen waving flags and laughing. Inside the stadium, R&B band Location had a few people out of their seats, while waiting for the fireworks, and the crowds kept growing.

Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation organized the event.

“I think it's an opportunity for families to come out together and enjoy themselves, I think it's a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sight of Kenan Stadium, and a nice July evening to celebrate our independence,” observed organizer Wes Tilghman.

Finally, at 9:30, came the show everyone had been waiting for, the fireworks. Patriotic music from radio station 1360 WCHL accompanied the pyrotechnic display.