An explosion of fireworks in the skies above the White River concluded a day of patriotic excitement and revelry as Citizens Bank’s annual celebration of July 4th, Celebrate America, came to a close Sunday night in Batesville.
The day kicked off with the Experience Independence 5K run at 7:30 a.m. and live entertainment began at 4:30 p.m. opening with the Batesville Brass Society.
“We are thankful for the ongoing support and generosity of our sponsors who help make this celebration possible, including White River Now, The Batesville Daily Guard, Bad Boy Mowers, and White River Health System,” said Micah Beard, Citizens Bank regional president of north central Arkansas market.
Additional Celebrate America sponsors include Aerotech Machine Corp, Amy Beth Anderson/Vernon Company, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Batesville Poultry, CADM Architecture, Inc., City of Batesville, Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill, Flowers Bakery, FutureFuel, Greenway Equipment, Harps, Hatcher Agency, Life Plus, Littlefield Oil Company, Mark Martin Ford/Mark Martin Kia, Ozark Information Services, Peco Foods, Precise Heating, Air & Electrical, Rawk Imprinting, Sonic, Spartan Mowers/Mark Martin Power Sports, Strategic Companies, The Hampton Inn & Suites, The Home Depot, The Smotherman Family, UACCB, Walmart, and Wade’s Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric.
Images of Sunday night’s fireworks via Georgena Tate
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