City officials have announced plans for this year’s annual Uncle Sam Jam Independence Day Celebration. The free event will be held Wednesday, July 3, at Oak Lake Park at North First and Charleston streets.
The park opens at 6 p.m., live music starts at 7:15 p.m., the flag lowering ceremony will take place at 8:15 p.m. and the fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. “Lincoln’s annual Uncle Sam Jam celebration provides a festive opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our nation’s independence with a night filled with music, fireworks, and fun,” says Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.
“I invite all Lincoln residents to enjoy the festivities at Oak Lake Park and create lasting memories with family and friends.” The fireworks show will be set to music provided by NRG Media/Broadcast House and aired on its four radio stations, B107.3 FM, Froggy 98.1 FM, 105.3 The Bone FM and KLIN 1400 AM/99.3 FM.
Raptor, the United States Air Force Heartland of America popular music ensemble, will perform from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. There will be no food vendors for this year’s event. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages and to bring reusable water bottles and eating containers to reduce waste.
A limited amount of free water and bottles will be provided. Click here for complete details about the event.