Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks Schedule

WXBQ is getting ready for the huge Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks presented by Food City at Freedom Hall in Johnson City on Friday, July 4th!

Pepsi Independence Day Celebration

Freedom Hall Civic Center / City of Johnson City

July 4, 2025 (Fri)

11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Little Miss Pepsi Firecracker Pageant
3:00 pm: Food Trucks Open
4:00 pm: Kids Activities and Touch-A-Truck Opens
5:00 – 7:00 pm: On-site registration for a chance to win prizes

GRAND PRIZE – 1 year supply of groceries ($10,000 value)
FIRST PRIZE – 1 year supply of gas ($2,000 value)
SECOND PRIZE – 1 year supply of Pepsi ($1,000 value)

5:30-6:00 pm: WXBQ DJs / Announcements / Military / Pledge
Color Guard and National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance by Miss JC & Miss Food City
6:00 pm: Music by Noah Spencer (“Used To”)
7:10 pm: Music by Preston Cooper (“Numbers on a Mailbox”)
8:25 pm: Music by Chase Matthew (“Darlin” / “Love You Again”)
9:40 pm: Food City Grand Prize Drawing on stage
10:00 pm: Fireworks Introduction by Mayor, John Hunter II
10:05 pm: Fireworks by Pyro Shows of LaFollette(Live remote of event by WJHL-TV Channel 11 with WXBQ 96.9 broadcasting of fireworks music).

PepsiCo Beverages North American of Johnson City and the City of Johnson City are pleased to announce that the 38^th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will return to the grounds of Freedom Hall Civic Center on Friday, July 4th.

Pepsi is proud to announce the addition of 2 new activities being brought to this year’s festivities. In partnership with Miss Johnson City/Miss Historic Jonesborough Scholarship Organization, Pepsi is proud to sponsor the Little Miss Pepsi Firecracker Pageant taking place from 11 am -1 pm. The pageant is open to ages 2-12 with patriotic wear as the only attire needed. Please contact the Miss Johnson City/Miss Historic Jonesborough Scholarship Organization for registration and/or more information. Also being introduced this year is the addition of a “Touch – A – Truck” event being held by area Public Safety Organizations. This is a great opportunity
for kids to learn about various response vehicles used in emergency situations.

Returning to this year’s event, in partnership with Appalachian Banner Academy, will be a
“calm-down sensory space” provided in the Auxiliary Gym for those with autism and other sensory
processing challenges. This designated quiet area will be staffed with therapists and volunteers
to ensure the event is inclusive for individuals with autism and other sensory processing challenges.
Additionally, there will be an outdoor firework viewing space in close proximity to the calm space.
We anticipate this initiative will help families impacted by special needs feel comfortable attending
and enjoying this wonderful event.

Johnson City Parks and Recreation will continue their partnership by providing the Kids’ Zone area again this year.
It will include games and crafts in the auxiliary gym, as well as on the tennis courts. The tennis courts will house
Carnival Cove where kids can win prizes while playing carnival style games. Yard Game Alley with giant versions
of popular yard games, and the Toddler Turf with games specifically for our younger participants.
Cotton candy and popcorn will also be given out while supplies last. Turn to the Auxiliary Gym to escape the
summer sun and have fun making your own flag or wand to wave during the firework show!

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the
grounds of Freedom Hall and enjoy the festivities. Due to safety regulations, personal pop-up canopies/tents
are not allowed on the grounds during the event.CHARCOAL GRILLS OR ANY OTHER INCENDIARY DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED ON THE GROUNDS – A Beer Garden will be located at the pool side of
the building from 4:00 – 9:55 pm. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited outside the beer garden area.
PETS SHOULD REMAIN AT HOME FOR THE SAFETY OF THE ANIMALS AND ATTENDEES.

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PATRONS
Handicapped parking passes and instructions may be obtained by calling (423-461-4884) or visiting Freedom Hall no later than Friday June 28th (open weekdays from 10:00 am-4:00 pm).
Portable restroom facilities for the physically challenged will be located on-site

DEAF & HARD OF HEARING PATRONS
An interpreter will be available throughout the evening for all events.

PERSONAL VEHICLES AND PROPERTY
Patrons driving personal vehicles to Freedom Hall are encourages to remember to leave all valuables
(cell phones, laptop computers, money, jewelry, purses, wallets, CD’s, shopping bags, etc.) at home.
Any valuables left in personal vehicles should not be leave in plain sight and vehicles should remain locked at all times.

There will NOT be a rain date for this event. The fireworks time could be delayed if there is inclement weather
that evening. Visitors may be moved inside the Freedom Hall arena temporarily in the event severe weather.
Please be aware of the signage placed on the grounds and announcements throughout the event to guide you
in a smooth evacuation if inclement weather arrives.

Johnson City Transit bus service will not be available for this event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

GRAND PRIZE – 1 year supply of groceries ($10,000 value)
FIRST PRIZE – 1 year supply of gas ($2,000 value)
SECOND PRIZE – 1 year supply of Pepsi ($1,000 value)

Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks Schedule

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