A few of the traditional Fourth of July celebrations won't happen in Northwest Arkansas, and others will look different than they have in past years. Reporter Mike Jones rounded up this list for SUP!
FAYETTEVILLE -- The Fayetteville-Springdale Elks Lodge on Crossover Road will host a fireworks show and cookout Friday.
BELLA VISTA -- Bella Vista's fireworks display will be held just after dark Friday at the park below Loch Lomond dam on Glasgow Road. Police will direct vehicles for parking starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be less parking available than in past years due to the distancing between parked cars.
BENTONVILLE -- An Evening at Orchards Park begins at 7 p.m. July 4 with music by Jukebox Confession followed by fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. The main stage has been moved to the Orchards Park parking lot. Food trucks and restrooms will be available. The rain date is July 5.
SILOAM SPRINGS -- "Fire in the Sky" will be held July 4 at the Municipal Airport. Parking will begin at 6 p.m., and fireworks will start at about 9:15 p.m. The rain date is July 5.
ROGERS -- The July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: A Socially Distant Celebration! will be a socially distant celebration visible from parking lots surrounding the Walmart AMP, including the Pinnacle Hills Promenade parking lot on the east side of Interstate 49. Fireworks will be launched from the parking lot adjacent to Hunt Tower starting at 9:30 p.m. July 4, and the show will last approximately 25 minutes. In accordance with social distancing guidelines, patrons are urged to stay in their cars. Tune in to KIX 104 for a patriotic-themed playlist to accompany the fireworks show.
FARMINGTON -- Fireworks will be set off from the Farmington Middle School parking lot at dusk July 4. Farmington Cemetery, the school administration office and junior high parking lot at Double Springs and Main Street and the old high school football field will not be available this year for spectators.
CANCELED -- Freedom Fests in Gentry and Pea Ridge have been canceled or postponed.
— MIKE JONES