Sparks in The Park Celebration at Four States Fairgrounds

Townsquare Media, the City of Texarkana, Ark., Southwest Arkansas REA and Bowie Cass Electric is proud to present "Sparks in The Park 2015" on Saturday, July 4, at the Four States Fairgrounds.

Sparks in The Park fun begins at 4 p.m. with plenty of activities for the entire family including Astro Jump Inflatables, McDonalds Giant Sand Box, and lots of games for the kids. Experience the rock climbing wall courtesy of Texas A&M-Texarkana and show your patriotism by entering several contests for some great prizes, like the Star Spangled Banner contest for the most patriotic costumes, best decorated strollers and wagons, even an ice cream eating contest. While you're at the Fairgrounds, visit the AG Learning Center, ride the kiddie train and visit some furry friends at Findley's Barnyard.

Entry forms for contests and more information may be found here.

See the Red River Army Depot Tank and Truck display along with the Lead Foot Mud Trucks Junk Yard Dog and Junk Yard Diva. There will also be live music beginning at 5 p.m. and Texarkana's premier cover band, One Hot Blonde, headlines Sparks in The Park this year on the Stateline Fireworks stage. One Hot Blonde is well known for playing a variety of all genres of music, leading up to the biggest fireworks show in Texarkana at 9:30 p.m. brought to you by Windstream, Big Jakes BBQ, and White Sign Company.

One Hot Blond

David Howe - guitar and vocals

Bria Howe - bass and vocals

Greg Lynch - drums

Mark Braley - guitar

Be sure to check out their Facebook page.

Sparks in The Park

Free admission and free parking. Gates open at 4 p.m. with the opening ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. See traffic map how to get into and out of the fairgrounds.

(Remember no alcohol, personal coolers, pets, or personal fireworks will be allowed). See more information now.

Make plans now to join us in celebrating Independence Day on Saturday, July 4 at the Four States Fairgrounds. We'll see you there!