Citizens Bank to host 19th Annual Celebrate America Event at Riverside Park on July 4th
A full afternoon and evening of entertainment will precede the region’s premier fireworks display as Citizens Bank hosts its 19th consecutive “Celebrate America” event on Monday, the Fourth of July, in Riverside Park in Batesville.
“Citizens Bank is proud to provide families a great place to gather on the banks of the White River to observe Independence Day with fun, fellowship and entertainment,” said Phil Baldwin, Bank President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are thankful for the continued support of our major sponsors: WRD Entertainment, Batesville Daily Guard and Flowers Baking Co.”
PF Flyers is set to entertain crowds as headlining band for the concert that begins at 7 p.m. The day-long celebration also includes food and craft vendors, bounce houses and other children’s activities, such as face-painting and balloon animals. Live performances will also feature the North Arkansas Dance Theatre, and a demonstration by the Treasure Island Gymnastics and Martial Arts Academy.
The evening will conclude with the fireworks extravaganza at about 9:15 p.m. Again this year, the “Celebrate America” fireworks will ignite nearly overhead from the detonation zone in Kennedy Park, which is located directly across the river from Riverside Park.
“We are ready to welcome thousands of people from across the region to enjoy a full day of entertainment, activities, and fireworks in Batesville,” Baldwin said. “We also appreciate the participation of our many returning and new co-sponsors, including Batesville Poultry, City of Batesville, Cup’d Up Outdoors, Dowell Transport, FutureFuel Corporation, Lyon College, UACCB, White River Health System, Amy Beth Anderson, Intimidator Inc., Heartland Payment Systems, Mark Martin Ford/Mark Martin KIA.”
A reminder: The parking lot for Kennedy Park will be closed all day on Monday, July 4. Access to the sandbar will be allowed until approximately 8 p.m. A parking area will be provided for trucks with boat trailers, and a shuttle will transport boaters to and from the parking area. Two boat ramps will be available; however, one of these ramps will close about 8:00.
Citizens Bank was founded in 1953 by business and civic leaders to serve the financial needs of middle income families and small businesses. Citizens Bank works to improve the quality of life for all community residents by promoting educational opportunities, economic growth and innovative civic partnerships.
Photo of fireworks courtesy of Shelby Simpson with Storyteller Images.
