NewsJuly 5, 2020

The City of Jackson celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2020, with a Shades of Soul concert at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell followed by a fireworks show.

Spectators, from right, Sarah Liefer, Robbie Lindner, Danny Moeller and Molly Kuettel watch fireworks Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell in Jackson.
Spectators, from right, Sarah Liefer, Robbie Lindner, Danny Moeller and Molly Kuettel watch fireworks Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell in Jackson.
Mirren Martinez, 5, plays with a bubble machine during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Mirren Martinez, 5, plays with a bubble machine during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Harper Bruce, 8, right, and Averie Bruce, 6, sit on their father, Ryan Bruce's lap while waiting for a fireworks show at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell during an Independence Day celebration.
Harper Bruce, 8, right, and Averie Bruce, 6, sit on their father, Ryan Bruce's lap while waiting for a fireworks show at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell during an Independence Day celebration.
Daniel Puckett, left, makes a silly face after his son, Wesley, 7, right, put a pair of glow bracelets on his eyes while waiting for a fireworks show at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Daniel Puckett, left, makes a silly face after his son, Wesley, 7, right, put a pair of glow bracelets on his eyes while waiting for a fireworks show at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Wesley Puckett, 7, is backlit by an exploding firework while making a silly face with glow bracelets during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Wesley Puckett, 7, is backlit by an exploding firework while making a silly face with glow bracelets during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Spectators view a fireworks display during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Spectators view a fireworks display during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Josh Martin, right, watches a fireworks display with his nephew, Isaiah Dunavan, 9, and other family members during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Josh Martin, right, watches a fireworks display with his nephew, Isaiah Dunavan, 9, and other family members during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Josh Martin, left, and his nephew, Isaiah Dunavan, right, are silhouetted by fireworks during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Josh Martin, left, and his nephew, Isaiah Dunavan, right, are silhouetted by fireworks during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
From left, Evan Daugherty, Alice Mansell and Reagan Peters are cast in red light from an exploding firework while watching an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
From left, Evan Daugherty, Alice Mansell and Reagan Peters are cast in red light from an exploding firework while watching an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Bryce Fullhart, 9, right, and his brother, Wade, 11, wear matching patriotic hats while watching Shades of Soul play at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell during an Independence Day celebration.
Bryce Fullhart, 9, right, and his brother, Wade, 11, wear matching patriotic hats while watching Shades of Soul play at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell during an Independence Day celebration.
Nora Rubel, 6, dances as Shades of Soul plays Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" as her parents, Lori and Rory, background right, look on during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Nora Rubel, 6, dances as Shades of Soul plays Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" as her parents, Lori and Rory, background right, look on during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Rebecca Bucher, left, dances with her 6-year-old daughter, Averie Bruce, during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Rebecca Bucher, left, dances with her 6-year-old daughter, Averie Bruce, during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Karen Stroder smiles while dancing with her husband, Gary, during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Karen Stroder smiles while dancing with her husband, Gary, during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
David Halter, right, tosses a football to his grandson, Lawson Burgfeld, 10, during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
David Halter, right, tosses a football to his grandson, Lawson Burgfeld, 10, during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Mary, who declined to provide her last name for publication, dances while wearing a mask and standing at a distance from other attendees during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Mary, who declined to provide her last name for publication, dances while wearing a mask and standing at a distance from other attendees during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
A couple enjoys a musical performance from a distance on the lawn of the Jackson Municipal Band Shell during an Independence Day celebration.
A couple enjoys a musical performance from a distance on the lawn of the Jackson Municipal Band Shell during an Independence Day celebration.
Victoria Franklin and Tommy Holt pose for a portrait during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
Victoria Franklin and Tommy Holt pose for a portrait during an Independence Day celebration at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell.
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The City of Jackson celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2020, with a Shades of Soul concert at the Jackson Municipal Band Shell followed by a fireworks show.

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