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Celebrate on July 3 with UF’s Fanfares & Fireworks
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on June 11, 2008.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Public broadcasting stations WUFT-TV, Channel 5, WUFT-DT, Digital 5, WUFT-FM, Classic 89 and WJUF-FM, Nature Coast 90 will present Fanfares & Fireworks, the annual Independence Day eve celebration, at 7 p.m. on Thursday July 3 at the University of Florida Flavet Field. The 18th annual event is financially sponsored by the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida.
Fanfares & Fireworks will feature a variety of musical groups, an opportunity for families and individuals to picnic on the grass, and a spectacular fireworks show. The line-up includes contemporary u jazz, rhythm and blues and soul music from Collective Format, Delta cracker blues from Hamhock & Slide, and traditional favorites by the Gainesville Community Band.
Fanfares & Fireworks is free and open to the public, however, precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of all in attendance — no sparklers, pets or alcoholic beverages will be permitted.
WUFT-TV/DT and WUFT/WJUF-FM Director of Development and Community Relations Brent Williams and Friends of Five board member Ilene Silverman-Budd will serve as emcees. During the event, LifeSouth Blood Centers will conduct a much-needed blood drive and voter registration will be available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Fanfares & Fireworks will conclude with a fireworks extravaganza set to the music of the Gainesville Community Band. The fireworks, by Skylighters of Florida, will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m.
More information, including a map, will be available at www.wuft.tv and www.wuftfm.org after June 6.
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