Residents of Cherryvale gather to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th.

 

Last night, Logan Park was the center of activity with free swimming, live music and food vendors.  Cherryvale Mayor Gary Minnich says they moved the celebration back to Logan Park from Lake Tanko based on feedback received from citizens.

 

Minnich says $10,000 was raised for the fireworks show between money from the Cherryvale Chamber of Commerce, tourism funds from the city and private donations.  Cherryvale Fire/EMS was also on hand last night in addition to members of the Coffeyville Amateur Radio Club, who made contacts using their communications trailer with stations on both the east and west coasts from the park.

 

Some upcoming Independence Day events in the area include the Independence Fireworks display tonight in Riverside Park with a backup date of Sunday, July 5th at 9:30 in case of rain.  Altoona, Fredonia and Pittsburg, Bartlesville and Miami are among other towns planning large displays.  Neodesha will also celebrate the 4th on Sunday the 5th.  KGGF staff will broadcast live from the Independence and Neodesha events from 6 to 8 on US 98.  Coffeyville will mark the holiday next Saturday on July 11th during Summer Celebration in Walter Johnson Park.