Events slated to celebrate Independence Day

The Oscoda Press reports on events slated to celebrate Independence Day

Due to Independence Day falling on a Sunday, this year's parade will be held Saturday, July 3, at 2:30 p.m.
Parade Grand Marshalls will be Della and Chuck Schweickert representing AuSable Township and Pat Davis, representing Oscoda Township. As in the past, the parade will begin at the school and proceed down U.S. 23 to Finish Line Park in AuSable.

The annual fireworks display will be Sunday, July 4, at the AuSable Shoreline Park, located behind the Oscoda Area Visitor's Center.

Also on Sunday, July 4, a chicken barbecue to benefit the Au Sable River International Canoe Marathon will be held at Oscoda Beach Park along with several concerts beginning at 4 p.m.

Band Shell performances include a rock concert by Collective Junk from 4 to 6 p.m.; a gospel concert by Oscoda Assembly of God from 6 to 8 p.m.; and a Patriotic Concert, sponsored by the Oscoda Rotary Club at 9 p.m.