The Fourth of July will be celebrated with a flair Saturday, July 2 is the Sulphur Springs Symphony League at Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs.
Each year, the Sulphur Springs Symphony League presents a special performance by The Texas Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Douglas Bakenhaus. The music will start at approximately 8 p.m. with the fireworks to follow. Local talent again will be on display. Bill Owens will play “America the Beautiful” on keyboard in a classic Ray Charles style.
Veteran singers Samantha Owens Vance, Cassie Long Chenault and Kristen Ramsey Thompson will team up to present “The National Anthem.”
A large crowd is expected and fans are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. The symphony will perform for about an hour.