The food and fellowship are free at the annual Independence Day celebration in Fort Payne, Ala., starting at 4:30 p.m. CDT today.
This annual gathering, which is sponsored by the city of Fort Payne, takes place at the Wildcats football stadium at Fort Payne High School, 201 45th St., N.E.
All who enter receive a flag, “which gives the gathering a truly patriotic feeling,” according to the city’s website, www.fortpayne.org.
Hot dogs and drinks are complimentary. The featured entertainment this year is the Bert Newton Band. Fireworks will follow at dark.
For more information, call 256-845-1524.