A popular Central Illinois Independence Day celebration is taking place on Saturday.
The annual Arthur Freedom Fest is taking place on Saturday, June 29, at Jurgens Park in Arthur. Tim Singer with the Arthur Fireworks display notes the celebration starts at 4 pm with live bands, skydivers, powered parachutes, food vendors, and kid's activities. The fireworks display will follow at night.
Singer encourages anyone who has yet to experience the Arthur fireworks display to attend this weekend. The Arthur fireworks display features multiple pyrotechnic displays that sets it apart from other fireworks shows.
The Arthur Fireworks Display is slated to begin at 9:30 pm at Jurgens Park.
