Many opportunities to celebrate this weekend

Independence Day weekend is here and brings with it several opportunities to celebrate all weekend long!

On Thursday, July 3, enjoy the 18th annual Liberty Light Up at the Branson Landing. A free concert featuring Damsel, followed by the Dirty Saints begins at 6:30, with beautifully choreographed fireworks filling the sky over Lake Taneycomo at about 9:15 p.m.

Friday night you can enjoy the area's longstanding July 4th traditions, with Hollister's fireworks spectacular, beginning at dark at the Chad A. Fuqua Memorial Park.

There is a ton of July 4th fun in Rockaway Beach all day on July 4, with music, games, food and more. The highlight is the fireworks extravaganza, beginning at dark on the shore of Lake Taneycomo.

There is so much Independence Day fun at Big Cedar that it takes all weekend to enjoy. with food, fun and games, live music and fireworks on July 4. The festivities continue with food, activities, a live DJ and more on July 5.

To wind up the weekend, Chateau on the Lake offers an amazing fireworks show on Sunday, July 6, beginning at dak. Enjoy the magnificent display across Table Rock Lake.

The staff of the Branson Globe wish you a safe and happy weekend. Have a great Independence Day!