Demopolis Chamber announces Freedom on the River schedule

The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the schedule of events for its upcoming Freedom on the River Celebration. The events will take place on Wednesday, July 4 at the Demopolis City Landing.

Activities begin at 4 p.m. at George Franks Field. Free activities, live music and fun will be provided throughout the afternoon. Wristbands for unlimited water and dry slide inflatables will be sold for $5 from 4 p.m. until dusk.

Demopolis’ Annual Children’s Patriotic Parade will begin at 5 p.m. The parade encourages children of all ages to decorate their own transportation (wagons, strollers, skateboards, bicycles, etc.) in red, white and blue for a parade from George Franks Field to the Demopolis City Landing. Prizes will be awarded for the most festive and creative entries in different age groups. Free registration is available for all children. Simply arrive at George Franks Field and be registered no later than 4:45 p.m. on July 4.

The City of Demopolis will provide the area’s largest fireworks display over the Tombigbee River. At 8 p.m. the festivities will move to the Tombigbee River bank area of the City Landing. Fireworks will begin at dark and will cap off another year of patriotic activities and community spirit.

There is no cost for admission and many activities are free.  Food vendor items and wristband activities are available at additional fees. Additionally, live music and patriotic fireworks are available for all to enjoy. Freedom on the River is a fun-filled family atmosphere for everyone sponsored by the City of Demopolis and the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce.

All events will take place at the Demopolis City Landing on Commissioners Street, which runs parallel to the Tombigbee River.

For more information contact the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce, at 334-289-0270.