From Staff Reports
The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Authority are preparing for a full evening of family fun, live entertainment, contests and fireworks as the community celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4 in Downtown Cochran.
Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Main Street and will include a variety of activities for all ages.
According to information released by organizers, the event will feature live music, food trucks and vendors, water activities for children, inflatables, cornhole, chalk play, duck bowling and fireworks at dark.
Several contests and special events are also planned, including an ice cream competition, peach cobbler contest, grilling competition, bicycle parade and golf cart parade.
A classic car cruise-in will begin at 5 p.m., inviting owners of classic cars, trucks and hot rods to line up downtown and show off their rides during the celebration.
Live music will feature Sons of Midnite, a rock band made up of Luke Yawn, Sawyer Floyd, Chase Barton and Carlin Henderson. Organizers describe the group as a high-energy band performing a mix of original music and covers ranging from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Nirvana and Guns N’ Roses.
The annual fireworks display will cap off the evening after dark.
Many of the activities are free, though some competitions and events require registration in advance.
For more information, vendor applications or registration details, visit cochran-bleckleychamber.com or contact the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce.
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