Published: July 02, 2009 07:14 pm      

City to celebrate Independence Day

The City of Meridian will celebrate Independence Day Saturday with fireworks, music, and military aircraft displays.

The city's annual celebration will take place at Bonita Lakes, which provides a reflective backdrop for the fireworks.

Popular local cover band Kabana will kick off the celebration with two hours of classic rock hits beginning at 7 p.m. Other stage festivities will begin at 6 p.m.

Food vendors will be ready to serve beginning at 4 p.m., but families attending the event are also encouraged to pack a picnic. Meridian's L-17 Formation Team will provide Korean War heritage air displays at 6:20 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.

Because parking at Bonita Lakes is limited, Meridian Transit Service will provide a free shuttle between the Shoe Carnival parking lot at Bonita Lakes Mall to the stage area. Shuttles will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will run again after the conclusion of the fireworks show.