OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – The Marion County Veterans Memorial Park will host a Fourth of July celebration Saturday featuring a performance by Kingdom of the Sun and a fireworks show.
About the park
The park has served as a tribute to veterans and their families since 1997. Since its rededication in 2005, it has added more than 5,000 bricks, 200 benches, and 100 plaques honoring members of the armed forces.
The park also features monuments dedicated to past wars and branches of the military. Volunteer Edward Durand said the park has been working to expand its reach to younger visitors…