HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is partnering with Showalter Fireworks to bring this year’s community Fourth of July celebration on Wednesday, July 4, at 9:45 p.m. in the Kansas State Fairgrounds parking lot at 23rd and Plum. The spectacular firework display is free and open to the public.

City officials say no vehicle access will be allowed inside the 23rd and Plum parking lot, except for public safety vehicles. All other Kansas State Fair parking areas will be open and free to the public.

For safety reasons, the use of personal fireworks on the Kansas State Fairgrounds property is prohibited before, during and after the fireworks display.

An alternative date of Thursday, July 5, at 9:45 p.m. has been set in case of bad weather. Rescheduling information will be made available thanks to Eagle Communications on KWBW 1450 AM and 98.5 FM, Country 102.9, My 93-1, HutchPost.com and on the Hutch Post Facebook page.

Tune in to Country 102.9 Wednesday night and enjoy the patriotic music that will accompany this year’s show.