starlocalnews.comIn The Community, With The Community, For the Community

Your Hometown:


Archives > News Update

'Red, White and Boom' returns

Published: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:02 PM CDT
As in years past, Independence Day will be celebrated in a big way in McKinney on the Fourth of July.


Red, White and Boom activities will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. in downtown McKinney, and end with fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

"While downtown for the parade, families can explore the many dining and shopping opportunities that downtown McKinney has to offer," said Anna Clark, city spokesperson.

A crowd will reappear at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch for family activities and food. Live music is scheduled there from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., with Jon Christopher Davis and Lone Star Attitude on stage.

The "boom" will begin at 9:45 p.m. at the soccer complex, located at Collin McKinney Parkway and Stacy Road.

"Activities are planned for the entire family," Clark said. "It will be a full day of free, hometown fun."

During the fireworks, radio station WRR will provide "Sounds of America" on a live simulcast on Classical 101.1 FM. People watching the fireworks are urged to turn to the station to hear the music, synchronized with the fireworks.

All Red, White and Boom activities are free and open to the public.

"We want people to come and enjoy the activities," Clark said.

She said alcohol is not allowed at the events. Also, while city officials want people to enjoy the fireworks, citizens are reminded that no other fireworks are allowed in the city. Violations can result in heavy fines.

Red, White and Boom has been an annual event in McKinney since 2008.

For more information about activities at the soccer complex, call 972-547-7480.

For an application to enter the downtown parade, go to www.mckinneytexas.org, or call 972-547-2660.

Share this Article
Bookmark and Share




Article Rating
Current Rating: 0 of 0 votes!Rate File:
Reader Comments
The following are comments from the readers.
In no way do they represent the view of Starlocalnews.com
You must register with a valid email to post comments.
Only your Member ID will be posted with the comments.
Registered users sign in here:

*Member ID:
*Password:
Remember login?
(requires cookies)
  Forgot Your Password?
 
Become a Registered User

Do not use usernames or passwords from your financial accounts!

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required!

*Create a Member ID:
*Choose a password:
*Re-enter password:
*E-mail Address:
*Year of Birth:
 

(children under 13 cannot register)

 
twitter Click here to subscribe to our newspaper
Submit a story Submit a photo Send a Letter
May 2013
Su M Tu W Th F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
Event Date:
May 21st, 2013
Event Time:
9:00am - 8:00pm
Event Date:
May 21st, 2013
Event Time:
9:30am - 11:30am
Event Date:
May 26th, 2013
Event Time:
9:00am - 11:30am