America 250 – Celebration & Fireworks at the Anna city Park
July 4 @ 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Downtown Anna & Anna City Park
? Saturday, July 4th, 2026
? All-Day Celebration | Parade • Games • Music • Fireworks
Join us as Union County celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with a full day of patriotic fun for all ages! From our traditional parade to classic games, live music, and fireworks, this is a Fourth of July you won’t want to miss.
? EVENT SCHEDULE
? 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — America 250 Parade
?? Parade route ends near Anna City Park, leading straight into food and festivities!
?? PARK ACTIVITIES & GAMES
? 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch & Vendors Open
Food trucks, Shriners, Kiwanis, shaded seating, water stations, and yard games
? 1:00–4:00 PM — Patriotic Games & Activity Zone
? New Ballfields at Anna City Park
? Games & Tournaments Include:
• Egg & Spoon Races
• Potato Sack Races
• Three-Legged Races
• Tug-of-War
• Cornhole Tournament
• Horseshoes
• Badminton
• ? Hot Dog Eating Contest
• ? Wiener Dog Races
? 2:45 PM — Wiener Dog Races
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
? 5:00–9:00 PM — Live Music in the Park
Bring lawn chairs & blankets!
?? 6:30–7:00 PM — America 250 Recognition Ceremony
Honoring veterans, recognizing sponsors & community partners
? DUSK (~9:00 PM) — FIREWORKS SHOW