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Newport News 4th of July Stars in the Sky

Sunday, July 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Victory Landing Park

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate the July 4th holiday with its “4th of July Stars in the Sky” event on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Victory Landing Park.

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate the July 4th holiday with its 4th of July Stars in the Sky event on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Victory Landing Park (23rd St. at the James River).

At 7:00 p.m., the event begins with free children’s rides (giant slides, moon bounces, obstacle courses) and free balloon sculpting. Food vendors will be on site selling a variety of items including funnel cakes, seafood, sno cones, and barbecue. The Jimmy Jones Band will perform popular and patriotic selections from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. followed by a spectacular fireworks show choreographed to music at 9:30 p.m. over the James River by the internationally award–winning fireworks company Pyrotecnico.

Admission and parking are free. Directions: Take I-64 to I-664S, take Exit 6 to 26th St., turn left onto Huntington Avenue., turn right onto 23rd St.; free parking available at the Newport News City Hall parking lot and designated non-restricted public parking spaces in the Downtown area. No pets, bicycles, alcohol, skateboards, or radios permitted in the event area. For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www.nnparks.com.

4th of July Stars in the Sky
Sunday, July 4, 2010

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Directions:
From I-64 East & West
-Take the I-664 Exit
-Take Exit 6 to 26th Street
-Turn left onto Huntington Ave.
-Turn right onto 23rd St.
-Victory Landing Park is at the end of 23rd St. at the James River

Parking:
Free parking at the City Hall parking lot and non-restricted lots in the Downtown area. Handicapped parking is located in the lot at 23rd Street & West Avenue and designated spaces throughout the Downtown area.

Reminders:
-No alcohol allowed in event area; coolers/picnic baskets are permitted
-Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating
-Food and soft drinks available for purchase
-No pets permitted in the festival area
-No bicycles, skateboards or radios permitted in the festival area
-For more information, call Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism at
926-1400 or visit www.nnparks.com.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• 7:00 p.m. Event opens; food vendors and free Children’s Rides; Jimmy Jones Band (popular and patriotic selections)
• 9:30 p.m. Fireworks

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