PepsiCo Beverages North American of Johnson City and the City of Johnson City are pleased to announce that the 38^th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will return to the grounds of Freedom Hall Civic Center on Friday, July 4th.

Pepsi is proud to announce the addition of 2 new activities being brought to this year’s festivities. In partnership with Miss Johnson City/Miss Historic Jonesborough Scholarship Organization, Pepsi is proud to sponsor the Little Miss Pepsi Firecracker Pageant taking place from 11 am -1 pm. The pageant is open to ages 2-12 with patriotic wear as the only attire needed. Please contact the Miss Johnson City/Miss Historic Jonesborough Scholarship Organization for registration and/or more information. Also being introduced this year is the addition of a “Touch – A – Truck” event being held by area Public Safety Organizations. This is a great opportunity
for kids to learn about various response vehicles used in emergency situations.

Returning to this year’s event, in partnership with Appalachian Banner Academy, will be a
“calm-down sensory space” provided in the Auxiliary Gym for those with autism and other sensory
processing challenges. This designated quiet area will be staffed with therapists and volunteers
to ensure the event is inclusive for individuals with autism and other sensory processing challenges.
Additionally, there will be an outdoor firework viewing space in close proximity to the calm space.
We anticipate this initiative will help families impacted by special needs feel comfortable attending
and enjoying this wonderful event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 am – 1:00 pm:  Little Miss Pepsi Firecracker Pageant
3:00 pm:  Food Trucks Open
4:00 pm:  Kids Activities and Touch-A-Truck Opens
5:00 – 7:00 pm:  On-site registration for a chance to win prizes

• GRAND PRIZE – 1 year supply of groceries ($10,000 value)
• FIRST PRIZE – 1 year supply of gas ($2,000 value)
• SECOND PRIZE – 1 year supply of Pepsi ($1,000 value)

5:30-6:00 pm:  WXBQ DJs / Announcements / Military / Pledge
Color Guard and National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance by Miss JC & Miss Food City
6:00 pm:  Music by Noah Spencer (“Used To”)
7:10 pm:  Music by Preston Cooper (“Numbers on a Mailbox”)
8:25 pm:  Music by Chase Matthew (“Darlin” / “Love You Again”)
9:40 pm:  Food City Grand Prize Drawing on stage
10:00 pm:  Fireworks Introduction by Mayor, John Hunter II
10:05 pm:   Fireworks by Pyro Shows of LaFollette