Fourth of July Celebration Info, Safety Advisories Issued in Longview
Posted/updated on: July 4, 2019 at 9:00 pm
LONGVIEW — Uncle Kracker will headline the July 4th Celebration at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview. The country rocker will be the featured act for the free outdoor concert. The fireworks event afterwards is billed by officials as “the biggest fireworks show in East Texas.” Many other activities are scheduled. Activities including amusement rides, wet and dry inflatables, and much more. For more details visit https://www.longviewtexas.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1975.
Longview police also remind everyone that it is illegal to shoot fireworks inside the city limits of Longview. A citation for this can be fined up to $2000. Also, in order to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Fourth of July, you’re asked to be responsible with any outdoor cooking. With the hot temperatures and dry conditions, debris from a bar-b-cue pit could start a fire that can quickly grow out of control. A person may be held liable if their fire damages property that belongs to another.
Citizens are encouraged to limit alcohol consumption as this could lead to dehydration. It is recommended that at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water should be consumed daily and that amount should be increased if exposure to the heat is increased.
