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I'm sure I'm not the only FReeper who would like to be updated with videos, etc.

1 posted on 07/04/2011 2:06:42 PM PDT by Texas Eagle

I’ve been waiting all day for an update or pictures from the Freepers who are there.

2 posted on 07/04/2011 2:09:05 PM PDT by lopinslow

To: Texas Eagle; All

Today the Joplin is hosting a huge celebration at Landrath Park. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public. Fireworks are scheduled to kick off around 9:30 p.m.

“We want to give everyone a break!” said the event manager for the city parks Beth Peacock.

Peacock says there will be lots of food and music, including a performance by country music star Joe Diffy.

Plus, she says Rush Limbaugh will be stopping by around 8:00 p.m.

Preparations underway for today’s Rockin’ 4th of July
Updated: Jul 04, 2011 12:45 PM CDT

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Today at 3 p.m. there will be live music as spectators gather at Joplin’s Landreth Park.

Tonight, Nashville artists Confederate Railroad and Joe Diffie will perform.

The city is offering free trolley rides from the Joplin Memorial Hall on 7th Street to the venue from 7p.m. to 11 p.m.

The park is located at Main Street and Murphy Boulevard.

Fireworks start at 9:50 p.m.

The event is free to the public.

http://www.fox14tv.com/story/15022570/preperations-underway-for-todays-rockin-4th-of-july

7 posted on 07/04/2011 2:35:52 PM PDT by STARWISE (The overlords are in place .. we are a nation under siege .. pray, go Galt & hunker down)

I hope to see pictures too. I bet it is/was a wonderful celebration for the townspeople. Go Joplin!

17 posted on 07/04/2011 6:00:15 PM PDT by Sunshine Sister

19 posted on 07/04/2011 7:18:54 PM PDT by A. Morgan (Ayn Rand: "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")

20 posted on 07/04/2011 7:51:10 PM PDT by A. Morgan (Ayn Rand: "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")

23 posted on 07/05/2011 7:36:08 AM PDT by A. Morgan (Ayn Rand: "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")

24 posted on 07/05/2011 7:37:06 AM PDT by A. Morgan (Ayn Rand: "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")

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