(July 4, 2009)--From neighborhood parades to Waco’s riverside concert and fireworks show to Belton’s annual parade and rodeo to Fort Hood’s spectacular Independence Day celebration, there’s a lot going on Saturday in Central Texas.

Belton
BELTON 85TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Since the 1850s folks from all over Central Texas have come to celebrate the 4th of July in Belton. This week-long celebration features one of USA Today's Top Ten Parades in the country, the Festival on Nolan Creek, a Carnival, Texas Ole Time Fiddlers' Contest, Patriotic Program, and Kick-Off BBQ with the rodeo being the highlight of the celebration. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Festival on Nolan Creek in Yettie Polk Park begins at 11 a.m.
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Bremond
FIREWORKS IN THE PARK from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bremond City Park, 510 N. Commerce St.

Clifton
FISH FRY BENEFIT FOR CVFD begins at 6 p.m. at Womack Hall.

Fort Hood
FORT HOOD'S FREEDOM FEST 2009 begins officially at 1 p.m. and offers a day of activities open to the public capped with a fireworks show and a concert featuring country star Dierks Bentley
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Gatesville
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION festivities begin with a parade Saturday morning and end with a concert and a fireworks display.

Groesbeck
SALUTE TO AMERICA
Celebration includes food, parade and a fireworks show.

Hillsboro
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Thompson and Corsicana Streets.

Lampasas
SPRING HO starts Monday, July 6 and a fireworks show is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8.
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Marlin
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION beginning at 10 a.m. at the Falls County Courthouse includes group singing, ringing of the freedom bell and a children’s parade.

Mexia
BOOMIN’ ON THE FOURTH FESTIVAL
Hughes Park
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LET FREEDOM RING BOAT PARADE
Lake Mexia at 4:30 Saturday

Mooreville
MOOREVILLE BAR-B-Q 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mooreville Community Center - (The old school house) - 206 FM 2643 - Live Auction - Live Music Antique Tractor Show & Parade Children's Activities Plates: $8.00 - Eat in or Take out

Salado
JAMMIN’ ON THE LAWN
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Salado Wine Seller, 841 N. Main St.,
Enjoy a glass of wine out on the lawn while listening to music by Richard Paul Thomas. Bring lawn chairs.
SALADO’S GOT TALENT
Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St.
Variety benefit show for the American Cancer Society
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FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC
6 p.m. Pace Park, sponsored by the Salado Historical Society, which will provide fried chicken and iced tea. Bring salads, side dishes or desserts.

Speegleville
SPEEGLEVILLE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Speegleville Elementary School Grounds

Temple
JULY 4TH FAMILY FUN FEST
Miller Park 1919 North 1st St. Temple, TX 76501
This annual Independence Day celebration includes activities for the entire family. Spend the day at Miller Park, and enjoy live entertainment, arts & crafts, food and games for the kids. The highlight of the evening is the amazing fireworks display. Don't miss this opportunity for patriotic summer fun.
HOT SUMMER SOUNDS
Hot Summer Sounds Presents The Muddcatts
Miller Park, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
This annual Independence Day celebration includes activities for the entire family! Spend the day at Miller Park, and enjoy live entertainment, arts & crafts, food and games for the kids. The highlight of the evening is the amazing fireworks display! Don't miss this opportunity for patriotic summer fun.

Waco
MOUNTAINVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION PARADE
9:30 a.m.
Mountainview Elementary School, 5901 Bishop
NEIGHBORHOOD GET-TOGETHER
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SJ Guthrie Park at 33rd and Edmond Ave.
FOURTH OF THE BRAZOS CELEBRATION will take place from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco.
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