Fourth fun quickly approaches

The Randolph County area is making plans for a busy weekend as it celebrates the Independence of our country.

The Huntsville Horse Show starts things off at 7 p.m., Friday, at Sutliff Stadium behind the Justice Center. Arabians, Tennessee Walking horses and juvenile entrants will be part of this first day.

At 11 a.m. Saturday, 200 flags will fly in Oakland Cemetery to honor those who have served the country in the military and the Veterans Flags committee will sponsor an Independence Day Veterans Recognition ceremony, Art Latson will serve as emcee and Jeff Mikesell will give the keynote address.

The horse show begins its second day Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Rothwell Park is full of activity on Sunday, the Fourth of July. Activities for all ages will be offered by the dam with paddleboat races starting at 6:30 p.m. The Moberly Community Band will perform near Candy Cane City until time for the fireworks.

Higbee will also have a fireworks display. Higbee residents can go to Katy Park to see the show.

Everyone is urged to use caution when using fireworks and never leave a child unattended with fireworks.

Photo above: A crowd pulls up their lawn chairs to listen to the Moberly Community Band perform at Tannehill Park last Thursday. Providing a variety of music, the band will play again on the Fourth of July near Candy Cane City prior to the fireworks.