LEVEL PLAINS, Ala.(WDNews) — The Level Plains Police Department is inviting the Wiregrass community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during its sixth annual Fireworks in the Park celebration on Saturday, July 4, at Level Plains Park.
The event begins at 4 p.m. with food vendors, family activities, live entertainment and more, leading up to what organizers describe as one of the longest fireworks displays in the Wiregrass area.
“If you love fireworks, this is the place to be,” Chief Summers said. “While many fireworks shows last only 15 to 20 minutes, our fireworks show alone will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour, making it one of the longest shows in the Wiregrass area.”
To help visitors get to and from the event, golf carts will be available to transport attendees between the parking areas and the park.
“Rain or shine, we’re making this event happen,” Summers said. “If weather causes a delay, we’ll simply wait it out and put on the show as soon as it’s safe.”
Organizers ask attendees to follow parking attendants and police officers when arriving. General parking will be located off County Road 1, with handicap parking available for guests with mobility needs. Visitors are asked not to park along roadways or block driveways.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, sunscreen and bug spray. Personal fireworks, alcohol, weapons (except for authorized law enforcement), pop-up tents and large shade structures are not permitted inside the event.
Families are reminded to supervise children, use the trash receptacles provided and be respectful of fellow attendees, vendors, volunteers and staff. Organizers also ask everyone to follow instructions from police officers, firefighters and event staff to help keep the celebration safe.
After the fireworks conclude, attendees are asked to be patient while exiting as officers and volunteers direct traffic to help everyone leave the park safely and efficiently.
“This event is our way of giving back to the incredible communities that have supported the Level Plains Police Department throughout the years,” Summers said.
The chief also thanked Sgt. Dickerson.
“Finally, I want to give a special thank you to Sgt. Dickerson for the countless hours of hard work and dedication he has put into making this event a success,” Summers said. “We truly appreciate everything he does behind the scenes.”
The event is free and open to the public, and organizers encourage everyone across the Wiregrass to come out for an evening of family fun, great food and a patriotic celebration.
