Burlington gets head start on Independence Day celebrations

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Burlington is getting a head start on its Independence Day celebration, and this year, it’s even bigger as our country marks its 250th anniversary.

The city’s July Third in the Park is in Burlington City Park on South Main Street. People are facing the heat for a night of food, music, rides and fireworks.

“For the first time ever that I am aware of, folks are going to be jumping out of a plane and landing down at number one ball field behind the stage,” said Sean Echeverria, the Burlington recreation and park supervisor…

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