The American 250 Celebration in the Lakes Region will center on the Branson Landing Friday with the annual Liberty Light-Up Event.
The Landing will have activities prior to the fireworks which are scheduled for around 9:15. A Beer Garden sponsored by Wil Fischer Companies & Budweiser opens at 6:00 with music starting at the fountains provided by Cherry and James. The Hips will perform later in the evening prior to the fireworks.
Meanwhile, another event will offer viewing of the fireworks. Mercy Branson will host Ignite the Night in their parking lot at Highway 65 and 248 beginning at 4:00. The event will feature Food Trucks, Kids Bounce Houses, and other vendors involved with Mercy Branson highlighting their services. The non-profit organization Leftover for Locals will be among the groups with a booth at the event. Live music will also be a part of the activities including Pierce Arrow performing the National Anthem with other performances from the Massengale Brothers and Sons of Britches.
More information on the Branson Landing events including an interview with Becky Blair can be found on "The Upside with Josh and Them" and KOMC Facebook Pages while an interview with the Massengale Brothers along with Dixie Ahne of Mercy Branson about Ignite the Night can be found on the Ozarks Now Facebook Page.
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