Judge Newsom reached out to some businesses in town in hopes to offer fireworks of some kind for July 4th.  As a result, fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 4th.  There will be a band downtown who will play until about 8:00 p.m.  Fireworks will begin at nightfall. Let’s talk about some ways to keep everyone safe and healthy.  First, you are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and sit on the Plaza to listen to the band and watch fireworks.  Please make sure to put six feet in between your family and the family next to you.  Second, you are also welcomed to find a place near the square to park and watch the show from your vehicle.  Grab a snack from your favorite local business, take your lawn chairs, and hop in the back of your pickup!  This will be a great way to watch the show and remain perfectly socially distanced.  Third, keep in mind that COVID is still a part of our lives right now.  Be respectful of peoples’ wishes.  They may not want to shake hands or hug, and that’s perfectly okay.  Everyone has a varied opinion about the virus, so we need to be understanding of all of them.  Attendance is a personal decision, so do whatever it is that you are comfortable with, personally. Finally, let’s all keep in mind that this holiday celebration is our favorite each year because of the outstanding talent and hard work of the Symphony League.  They will host their concert and fireworks celebration for 2020 on Labor Day weekend.  Hopkins County will get two fireworks shows this year, and everyone knows… we need a little extra!!!  The Symphony League will host their concert and fireworks as usual in 2021; this is the only year things will look a little different.