Kaboom! Fourth of July fireworks tonight in Edgewater

EDGEWATER -- The Southeast Volusia spotlight falls on Edgewater today with a series of patriotic events that conclude tonight with a spectacular fireworks show at George R. Kennedy Park on Riverside Drive, expected to draw thousands for the Fourth of July celebration.

Here is a quick hit schedule:
7 a.m. -- 5K Walk/Run -- City Hall;
4 p.m. -- Blood Drive -- Riverside Drive;
4 p.m. -- Live music, food, kid’s games, vendors -- Menard-May Park;
Dusk -- Fireworks display -- George R. Kennedy Park.

The day will begin with a 5K walk/run, co-sponsored by the Southeast Volusia YMCA, along South Riverside Drive. Participants may sign up in advance at the Southeast Volusia YMCA or at 6 AM on the day of the event. T-shirts are provided for the first 150 participants.

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