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Press Release: 12th Annual Fireworks Display Extravaganza

(Last Updated On: December 21, 2017)

As part of The City of Villa Rica’s Special Events, The Villa Rica Parks, Recreation, Leisure Services Department invites you to come be a part of the 12th Annual Fireworks Display Extravaganza. Admission is free. The show will take place at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex (V-Plex) on Monday, July 3.

The fireworks presentation will be conducted by East Coast Pyrotechnics. They produce hundreds of July 4th shows each year, ranging from small scale traditional displays to multi-media, computer designed and executed pyro musical presentations. Opening ceremonies will begin at 5 p.m. with the singing of the National Anthem.

Following the open ceremonies, our opening band is Nashville recording artist Joe Lasher Jr. Originally from Asheville, NC, Joe has shared the stage with the likes of Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Molly Hatchet, Colt Ford, Parmalee, LoCash, Canaan Smith, Love and Theft, Cody Jinks, The Outlaws, Thomas Rhett and more. Earlier this year, Joe released his new record. The first single, “Tap a Little Tail Light,” was released on the 99.9 KISS Country Morning Show and is spinning nationwide as we speak.

Our special guest is THE SUPER 5, who will go on stage at 7:30 p.m. THE SUPER 5 (formerly known as The Five That Framed OJ) has been a Southeast favorite since 1995.  Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, they have been featured in festivals, sporting events, casinos, corporate functions, weddings, proms, clubs and colleges across the U.S.

In addition to face painting, balloon art, and inflatable slides, the Fireworks Extravaganza will also feature carnival rides and helicopter rides approximately from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A variety of delicious food and cold drinks will be available for purchase through our concession stand and numerous vendors throughout the park.

The Fireworks Extravaganza offers great activities and experiences for the whole family. Get there early as the crowd is expected to reach over 15,000. Limited parking is available at the park. However, there are several large parking areas in the vicinity.

 

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