By Bristol Herald Courier Staff Reports

Published: July 1, 2009

FIREWOKS DISPLAY: Boyce Cox Field, July 3, Pepsi will present annual fireworks show following the 7 p.m. game between Bristol White Sox and Johnson City Cardinals.

STAR-SPANGLED WEEKEND: Downtown Bristol, July 4, Independence parade 10 a.m.; lineup starts 8 a.m. on Morrison Boulevard. Entry fee $25. City picnic 11:30 a.m. in Cumberland Square Park, featuring Trey Hensley, 12:30 p.m. Other performers include Bristol Virginia Senior Show Choir, Katie Salyers and Jessica Nixon; 2 p.m. celebration of grand re-opening of the Bristol Train Station; Appalachian Region Antique Automobile Club of America car show in downtown Bristol; There will be historic portrayals, exhibits and history throughout the day. July 5, dedication of the American Revolution Patriots Monument located next to the Veterans Memorial at Cumberland Square Park.

TEA PARTY AND MARCH RALLY: Bristol, Va., Euclid Ave., Food City parking lot by the Gas ‘N Go, July 4, 8-9 a.m. for a sign-waving parade saluting our Taxed Enough Already sentiments; Rally will follow 12 noon in front of the Bristol, Va, courthouse on Cumberland Ave., where information will be shared on imminent issues like government spending, healthcare, cap & trade and state sovereignty. Brian Rieck, (423) 384-4464 or .

FAITH OF OUR FOREFATHERS: Bristol, Tenn., 1100 Windsor Ave. Presbyterian Church, July 5, 11 a.m. special Independence Day storytelling event depicting the faith of our country’s founding fathers. “Special visitors”, including some familiar historical figures, will share quotes, stories, and music from early Revolutionary War days. The cast of characters is portrayed through the combined member effort of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church, Meadowview Presbyterian Church, and Marthina Memorial Chapel.