Waldron Freedom Fest culminates with fireworks show Saturday night

Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9:27 AM

Waldron Freedom Fest is set for a two-day celebration Friday and Saturday in southeastern Shelby County.

A parade, car show, family-friendly activities, musical entertainment and a festive fireworks show are the highlights of the annual event.

Friday’s schedule features a Kid Zone, the Waldron High School alumni banquet, a frog jumping competition, live entertainment on the main stage and a Powder Puff football game.

Saturday’s schedule kicks off with the Mohawk Trail Run-Walk at 8 a.m.

A car show runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The parade through Waldron starts at 2 p.m.

Live entertainment takes the main stage at 3:30 p.m. and continues up through the fireworks show.

The Biggest Little Tractor Pull begins at 5 p.m.

The Don Stuck Band is the headline performer Saturday. The band takes the stage at 9 p.m.

Nick Fischer will sing the National Anthem at 10:10 p.m.

GIANT fm Real Radio (96.5 fm, 1520 am, GIANT fm app) begins the musical introduction to the fireworks show at 10:13 p.m. and provides the musical soundtrack for the annual fireworks extravaganza that is scheduled for 10:15 p.m.

A full schedule of events can be found at https://waldronfreedomfest.wixsite.com/waldron-freedom-fest/schedule-1