- Newberry will hold its inaugural Fourth of July Parade on July 4 at 9 a.m., featuring about 40 floats representing 250 years of American history and Cory Durden as grand marshal.
- A 20-minute fireworks show on July 3 at 9:30 p.m. will launch festivities at CountryWay TownSquare, funded by local businesses and sponsors amid recent lifted burn bans.
In case you missed seeing Newberry Mayor Tim Marden wearing a tricorn cap during Lexington and Concord battle reenactments this spring, you might get another chance during the city’s inaugural Fourth of July Parade and fireworks show on deck for America’s 250th birthday.
A 20-minute fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m. on July 3 will kick off holiday festivities from the northern field next to CountryWay TownSquare (1739 SW 248th Dr.). But vendors, food trucks and live music from the Jamie Davis Band will start building up the hype at 6 p.m.
On Independence Day, parade grand marshal, Newberry native and New England Patriots defensive end Cory Durden, will commence the procession at 9 a.m. in downtown Newberry…