OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WMC) – Thousands gathered at Olive Branch City Park for the inaugural Freedom Fest, a free, family-friendly Christian music festival and fireworks show hosted by Light the Way Ministries in partnership with the City of Olive Branch.
The event featured live performances from Christian artists including Anne Wilson, Jamie Macdonald, the Band Reeves and Daniels Spriggs, along with face painting, inflatables and a fireworks display provided by the city.
Light the Way Ministries has hosted a Christian music festival in Olive Branch for the past three years. CEO John Wilson said the organization rebranded the event as Freedom Fest this year to align with the United States’ 250th anniversary…