America250 Mississippi – Lena Hometown 4th of July

Join us Saturday, July 4th for the Lena 4th of July! Beginning at 11:00 on July 4th with a Classic Car show featuring the Carthage Cruisers along with cars from other groups across Mississippi. They will be cruising into the center of town and setting up for display. The fire department will open with activities for the kids and snow cones! Craft vendors will be set up in town along with several other activities during the day. 13 South Productions will have a movie preview of their film “The Last American House Party” showing in their vintage building in the center of town along with a Blue’s guitarists playing live. This is the film that will be shown at the America 250 Celebration in Washington D.C. to represent the State of Mississippi. Ellis Farmer’s Market and C’s BBQ will be open for lunch with pulled pork, ribs and smoked chicken. JukeBox Junction will also be open with live music and great foods! At 3:00, opening ceremonies begin on the Main Stage at Fireworks Field with live music all afternoon. The Main Stage program includes Bluegrass with the Parkers, Southern Gospel with Matt Hill, and a magic show for the kids featuring Dorien LaChance along with a watermelon eating contest for all ages! We will be giving away $200 to the best dressed patriotic kid for kids 12 years and under sponsored by The Carthaginian! At 7:00 we will have a Veteran’s Program featuring selections from “For God and Country” with Pine Grove Pentecostal Church followed by Cornerstone Worship. Fireworks will begin at 9:00pm with Pelahatchie Pyros. Food Trucks will also be available at the Main Stage all afternoon with Point Blank Grilling, Gator’s Snow Cones, Ma’ and Pa’s Kettle Korn & Lemonade, and T & T’s Concessions. Please no coolers and no alcohol!