Fireworks, Oak Ridge Community Band concert planned July 4th

The Oak Ridger
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The city of Oak Ridge is sponsoring its annual fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day once again. The display will be held in A.K. Bissell Park on Thursday, July 4, and is scheduled to begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m., according to a city news release

The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform prior to the fireworks. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses. The music is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Anyone planning to attend is advised to bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. A safety zone will be established by the Oak Ridge Fire Department. Sit only in the designated areas. The walking trail and most of A.K. Bissell Park will be closed for safety reasons during the fireworks show and set up.

Parking and traffic

Parking will not be allowed along the Oak Ridge Turnpike right of way. Drivers also should not park on private property, unless they have obtained permission from the owner.

People will not be allowed in this area of A.K. Bissell Park because it's in the fireworks fallout zone. Badger Avenue will be closed to through traffic from ORAU Way to the Oak Ridge Arts Center for the duration of the fireworks display.
People will not be allowed in this area of A.K. Bissell Park because it's in the fireworks fallout zone. Badger Avenue will be closed to through traffic from ORAU Way to the Oak Ridge Arts Center for the duration of the fireworks display.

Badger Avenue will be closed to through traffic from ORAU Way to the Oak Ridge Arts Center for the duration of the fireworks display, as this part of the road is in the fireworks fallout zone. Vehicles leaving the Civic Center after the fireworks display ends will be directed by police officers to turn right (eastbound) onto Oak Ridge Turnpike.

As a reminder, the discharge of fireworks within Oak Ridge city limits is prohibited without a permit. For more information on this event, visit the City of Oak Ridge Facebook page, @CityofOakRidge or visit OakRidgeTN.gov. The Oak Ridge Fire Department can be reached at (865) 425-3520.

Photographer Casey Chapman captured this fireworks shot on Independence Day 2023 from Highland View Church of Christ, 138 Providence Road, Oak Ridge.
Photographer Casey Chapman captured this fireworks shot on Independence Day 2023 from Highland View Church of Christ, 138 Providence Road, Oak Ridge.

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