The Town of Madisonville and Keep Madisonville Beautiful invite you to the "Old-Fashioned 4th of July" celebration of America's Independence on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 on the banks of the Tchefuncte River.

The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with kids' games, cornhole and horseshoe tournaments, a Veterans' Salute, watermelon eating and rooster crowing contests, a pie bake-off, and fireworks all on the waterfront in front of the old town hall. Bring your chairs, coolers and picnic baskets and find a spot on the riverfront to enjoy the fun! The day of family fun closes with fireworks at dusk (about 8:45 p.m.).

The event is free to the public. Street parking available throughout the town.

Follow the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/madisonvilleoldfashioned4thofjuly.

Fireworks photo by Joanie Johnston.