SHREVEPORT, La. – Happy birthday, America! And thank you, Mother Nature for not completely spoiling the fun. Some across the ArkLaTex did experience a pop-up shower or two, but the celebrations continued.
For 17 years, KTBS/KPXJ and generous sponsors have brought the Freedom Fest Series to the ArkLaTex. This year, the celebration was bigger and better than ever and celebrated God & Country. The fireworks were sponsored by Brookshire’s Grocery Company/Super-1 Foods, Hebert’s Town & Country, Horseshoe Casino & Hotel and Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Homes.
It wasn’t as hot as last year, though some said it was still hot as a firecracker in the afternoon as family and friends gathered, some seeking shade and cool refreshments in an effort to beat the heat.
KTBS/KPXJ fanned out across the ArkLaTex to provide live coverage from multiple locations.
As always, organizers capped off the big night with multiple massive fireworks displays organized and executed under the watchful eye of Curtis Elkins of Pyromania Fireworks LLC. The rocket’s red glare could be seen for miles in Shreveport, south Bossier, Cypress Lake, Jefferson and Longview.
Of course, the best seat in the house for the fireworks shows was right in your own home, watching KTBS 3, KPXJ CW 21, streaming on KTBS.com, or on KTBS+. The Freedom Fest Finale aired from 3 p.m. until 10:35 p.m. with the fireworks launching precisely at 9:30 p.m.
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