Aberdeen plans to celebrate America’s Birthday with a day of fabulous fun activities on Friday, July 4th. The 2014 “Fun Family Fourth of July”, sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department, will be held at the Aberdeen Lake Park.

The Town of Aberdeen’s 50th Annual Celebration will offer entertainment and activities for people of all ages. Activities and games for children will start around 5:30 p.m., with live music beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Admission is free to the park. Children can purchase a wrist band for $3.00, which will allow them to participate in games and a variety of activities, win prizes, jump in an inflatable bouncy castle, and have their face painted.

Some of the activities include: face painting, inflatable bouncy castles, and games. The games for children and teenagers include duck pond, patriotic spin art, patriotic bean bag toss, basketball toss, crafts, and American bead necklaces. Glow in the dark necklaces and American flags will be sold by two local organizations.

Red, white and blue colors will adorn the park as folks gather to honor America and to celebrate this patriotic day! Citizens of all ages are encouraged to dress in their patriotic colors.

There will be several food vendors present selling funnel cakes, barbecue, lemonade, hot dogs, Philly steak sandwiches, tacos, sodas, Italian icees, popcorn, and cotton candy.

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and bring the family and friends to enjoy one of the largest and most exciting fireworks displays in the area.

Please no pets, no alcoholic beverages, no personal fireworks, and no coolers!