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East Brewton will once again play host for the day as area residents gather to celebrate the nation’s birthday.

July 4 will be filled with the usual activities allowing a family-friendly event-filled day organized and under the direction of the Fort Crawford Committee.

Beginning at 9 a.m, the annual Spades Tournament will get underway as teams compete for the title. The tournament will be held at the East Brewton SAIL Center on Williamson Street (across from W.S. Neal Elementary School). An entry fee is required for those competing in the event.

The Center will also be the site of Bingo games that begin at 1 p.m. Area merchants and the City of East Brewton has made sure to provide great prizes for those who get to should BINGO!

The activities move to Fort Crawford Park in East Brewton with a horseshoe tournament at 4 p.m. and, of course, the annual Duck Race. Winning ducks will carry cash prizes for those who purchase ducks for the race. Ducks may be purchased at East Brewton City Hall thorugh July 3 during regular business hours. Ducks will be on sale at Ford Crawford Park at the gazebo until 5 p.m. Each duck is $5.

Entertainment will be plentiful for the day with local musicians and singers taking the stage beginning at 3 p.m. and a headliner band beginning at 7:30 p.m. (announcement of scheduled entertainers will be made soon as the schedule is completed).

The highlight of  the day will be the finale event of a fireworks display seen throughout the community. Good viewing places can be found around Fort Crawford Park and on side streets and parking areas around Murder Creek. Fireworks are scheduled for a 9:30 p.m. start.

Members of the Fort Crawford Committee will be cooking up the usual holiday fare of hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and drinks throughout the day during each event/activity. All proceeds from the sale of refreshments or souvenirs will go toward covering the cost of the event.

More details will be available in the coming days.