Take your pick of Fourth of July events, locations

HERALD-LEADER STAFF REPORT

The following is a partial listing of Fourth of July events in Central Kentucky. Go to www. calendar.kentucky.com for a more complete listing or to add your event.

Lexington

Thursday: Bluegrass 10,000 Expo. 5 to 9 p.m., Lexington Convention Center. $20 to register (or $12 for the one-mile Fun Run.)

■ Patriotic concert with the Lexington Singers and Lexington Philharmonic, 8 p.m. Transylvania University, on the front lawn of the Old Morrison Building. Free. ■ “A Celebration of Freedom,” 8 p.m. Blue Moon Saloon, 815 Euclid Avenue $20. Buy tickets at Posh Salon and Spa, Blue Moon, the Child Advocacy Center and at the door. Friday: Fourth of July Festival, all day. Downtown. Free. Includes entertainment and vendors along Vine Street, a parade at 2 p.m. along Main and Vine streets, fireworks at 10 p.m.

■ Red, White and Boom, 2:30 p.m. at the Rupp Arena Cox Street parking lot. Concert featuring country artists including John Michael Montgomery, Billy Currington and Julianne Hough. $5, free for children 12 or younger. VIP passes $19.98; available before Friday from TicketMaster.

Clark County

Friday: Winchester’s Fourth of July celebration, 6-10:30 p.m., Lykins Park, Mount Sterling Road (U.S. 60). Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Games, activities and fireworks. $5 parking. (859) 744-9554.

Jessamine County

Thursday: Festival of the Fourth. Parade at 10 a.m. in downtown Wilmore. A festival will follow the parade at the Wilmore Campground, with crafts, contests, food and live music. (859) 858-9031.

Madison County

Thursday: Boonesborough Beach Blast fireworks show, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Boonesborough State Park. Concessions and a DJ. Free. $3 parking. (859) 527-3131.

Friday: Fireworks Extravaganza, 4 p.m., Lake Reba Recreational Complex, Richmond. Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and picnic. (859) 626 8474

Scott County

Friday: Georgetown’s July Fourth parade, 10 a.m., downtown. Live music followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. at Brookings Park, Cincinnati Pike. (502) 863-9655, (502) 863-3816. Go to www.georgetownky.com for a complete listing of events.

Woodford County

Friday: “Evening with the Lexington Philharmonic,” 6:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Woodford County Park, Beasley Road, Versailles. Features include a bicentennial birthday celebration for Abraham Lincoln, music by the Woodford Community Choir, the Wind Riders Skydiving Exhibition Team, an appearance by “Uncle Sam,” and a fireworks display. Guest conductor of the Philharmonic will be Jay Flippin. $5 advance, $6 at the gate. Tickets available at any bank in Woodford County or the Chamber of Commerce, 141 North Main Street. (859) 873-9540.

The Herald-Leader allows readers to comment on stories. The views expressed here are not those of the Herald-Leader or its staff. Readers must avoid personal attacks and libelous or inappropriate remarks. See our commenting policy here. Some comments may be reprinted in the newspaper. Registered user names are posted with comments.