Fireworks beach celebration to honor 250th anniversary

MARION — The Town of Marion is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks for the 4th of July weekend.  

Kick off the weekend with fireworks at Silvershell Beach at dusk on Friday, July 3.

The Independence Day Parade rolls out on Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m.

The town wants to see residents’ most creative, patriotic parade entries. Applications are now available on the town’s website. 

Paper copies are also available at the Marion Town House Annex located at 14 Barnabas Road. 

The nationwide organization, Freedom Bells, invites all residents to toll bells together on July 4th at noon. 

Join neighboring towns and community organizations as they toll the bells. More information can be found on the website: freedombells.org.