La Cygne's Blast in the Park set for Saturday evening

A professional fireworks display is set to begin at around 9 p.m. at the Blast in the Park on Saturday. (Journal file photos)

Journal staff report

The third weekend of Independence Day celebrations begins on Saturday evening, July 11, as the city of La Cygne sponsors the Blast in the Park at La Cygne Community Park. The event opens at 6 p.m. with a host of actiivites for the family, food trucks, vendors and live music by one of the Kansas City area's top bands.

Bo and the Beards will take the stage at 6 p.m. and will play their mixture of rock, country, and folk music until 9 p.m.

Weiner dog races at the pickleball courts will be a new activity this year. The races, sponsored by Debra Wilson, begin at 6 p.m. If you've never experienced a wiener dog race, these are a lot of fun and completely unpredictable.

Several vendors and information booths will be set up at the park. All several food trucks will offer a variety of food, so come hungry.

Also beginnng at 6 p.m. are a host of activities including sack races, cornhole games, bounce houses, and an egg toss. Craft vendors and information booths also open at this time as well as several food vendors.

Around 9 p.m., the fireworks show begins, and it's expected to be the best only fireworks show in the county until the Jaybawk Blast on Sept. 12 in Mound City.'

Entry to the show is free, although donations are accepted. A warning that if the rain that moves through on Friday is heavy, parking close in could be scarce. Event planners are working out details for alternative parking in case the fields are too muddy.

No matter which way they come sliding down, the bounce houses are always a hit with the kids.