The schedule of festivities has been released for the Freedom Fest Fireworks Show coming up on July 3 at the Mecosta County Fairgrounds and Roben Hood Airport.

Main admission will be open starting at 6 P.M. for parking. Food trucks and the National Guard tailgate will also be open at 6 P.M. at their respective locations through the entire duration of the event. The cost for general parking is $5 at each gate.

Starting at 7 P.M. will be a live music session by the band “Hand of Giants” at the fairgrounds. The show will last until 9 P.M. For kids, face painting and balloon twisting activities begin at 6 P.M. as well as glow stick sales and yard games scheduled around 9 P.M.

The main pyrotechnic fireworks show is slated to begin around 10:20 P.M., with patriotic music provided by the Big Rapids Media Network. Vendors and parking will be closing at 11 P.M. following the conclusion of the show.

Locations for each activity goes as follows:

Fairgrounds Main Parking (off West Ave)

• Hand of Giants live music
• Mom and Pops
• Happy Jacks Kettle Corn
• Couyon’s Cajun Café
• Toinette Wicks' face painting

Sheridan Avenue Parking (across street from Fairgrounds)

• Detroit Sibling Rivalry BBQ
• Marlie’s Mixers

Airport Parking (off Northland Drive)

• LumberJill Concessions
• Waffle Stix
• Kona Ice
• National Guard Tailgate
• Katy Bee’s balloon twisting
• Big Rapids Media Network

No open flames, sparklers, alcohol, or safety hazards are permitted in the areas. Please be mindful and aware of children, as people will be moving around frequently.