Athens plans on ringing impendence through the hills with fireworks, parades and deals around town.
One way people can enjoy the festivities includes the Athens Fabulous Fourth Celebration.
Athens City, Athens Township Trustees and the Lions Club of Athens County are hosting two days of activities from July 3-4.
Free admission to the Athens City Pool, a parade and kids’ games are being offered
, al
though
f
ood donations are e
ncouraged for entrance into the Athens City Pool
.
Fr
ee admiss
ion
to
the
pool
is
offered
from 12-7 p.m. on both days,
said Andrew
Chiki
, assistant d
irector of parks and
recreation.
D
onations made will benefit the Athens County
Food
Pantry.
Fireworks are also scheduled to go off on Thursday at 10 p.m. on
E.
State Street. On the Fourth, a parade will be held, traveling throughout the city, which begins at 9:30
a.m
.
“There’s tradition involved in (the activities planned),”
Chiki
said.
“It gives people an opportunity to do something with their families and friends.”
Another way to get patriotic is the 19th annual “Thunder in the Valley” celebration.
Those interested can take
a Ride Shuttle from the
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Railroad Depot
at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30
p.m
Friday
. The cost of the shuttle is $4. People can bring their own refreshments to enjoy on Hocking Campus, or vendors will be selling food and drink.
The Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is presenting fireworks that are scheduled to go off at 10 p.m. Friday and will be choreographed to music, simulcast by WXTQ 105.5 FM.
With two days of fireworks, this way,
Chiki
said, people can enjoy them both and get the most of their Fourth of July celebrations.
“(Athens) does (fireworks) on the third, because Nelsonville does it on the fourth, and we want to make sure that people have opportunities to attend both events,”
Chiki
said.
For a full list of activities, check out the Athens County
Convention and
Visitors Bureau website, athensohio.com.
If You Go
What: Athens City Pool Free Admission
Where: Athens City Pool
When: 12-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday
Admission: Please bring food donation
What: Fabulous Fourth Fireworks
Where: East State Street
When: 10 p.m. Thursday
Admission: Free
What: Thunder in the Valley Fireworks
Where: Hocking College Campus
When: Can arrive at 8 p.m. Friday, show begins 10 p.m. Friday
Admission: Free, $4 for optional shuttle
