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Fireworks on the Green
Written By: - NONE - | Issue: 2016/07 - July
Fireworks are a quintessential American celebration of Independence Day. In Cashiers, The Village Green presents the third annual “Fireworks Extravaganza On the Green,” beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 4 at The Village Green Commons.
Residents and visitors to the area are invited to dine, play and dance the night away.
The spectacular evening entertainment features a concert by the rhythm and blues band The Extraordinaires. The band plays all the classics from a wide variety of artists including The O’Jays, The Temptations, Bruce Springsteen, and Pharrell Williams.
“The Extraordinaires will have you up dancing the night away,” says Ann Self, executive director of The Village Green.
She also says to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Picnics and coolers are welcome, although there will be food and beverage vendors on site.
The main event, of course, is the breathtaking fireworks display that will begin shortly after dark.
“More than 1,000 brilliant and colorful bursts will light up the Cashiers’ night sky,” says Self. The show will last about 30 minutes and will be accompanied by a soundtrack that pays tribute to America with patriotic music. Admission is free, however donations to a community fireworks fund will be collected at The Village Green to help with the cost of the event. Many small towns have been forced to eliminate fireworks because of the expense of putting on a pyrotechnic display.
The Village Green is the 12.5 acre park for free, public enjoyment in the center of Cashiers with boundaries extending from Highway 64 to Frank Allen Road.
“What many people don’t realize is that The Village Green receives no government funding,” said Self. “This public treasure depends on the generosity of those who financially support The Village Green.”
For more information, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com . You can also “Like” The Village Green on Facebook or follow on Twitter @cashiersgreen.
