Independence Day Celebration set for Sulphur Springs July 2

SULPHUR SPRINGS — An Independence Day Celebration is set for Saturday, July 2, at the city park in Sulphur Springs. Following are some of the events planned for the day:

◊Fishing Derby from 8 to 10 a.m.;

◊ Cake walk at 10 a.m.;

◊Chicken barbecue, starting at 11 a.m.;

◊Volleyball, beginning at 11:30 a.m.;

◊River rat race at 12 noon;

◊Free watermelon at 2 p.m.;

◊Beauty contest at 2:45 p.m.;

◊Horseshoes, beginningat 6 p.m.; and

◊Fireworks at dusk.

Other events throughout the day include a car bash, dunking tank, greased pig contest and more. A full schedule of events will be posted in the park.

The Sulphur Springs Fire Department will be selling hot dogs, chips and drinks.