Fireworks, parades, and barbecues are a few of the ways people celebrate today – Independence Day. The KCII Big Red Radios are taking part in festivities today in Wellman, Wayland, and Washington. You can hear nonstop patriotic music on KCII from 7 to 11 p.m. this evening to accompany your favorite fireworks display. Hear it on AM and FM KCII, online at KCIIRadio.com, or on our free mobile app.

In observance of the federal holiday many offices and businesses are closed, including county offices, city halls, U.S. Post Offices, and banks. The Washington Farmers’ Market held each Thursday in Central Park will not operate this week, but Central Park will be busy Friday for a Movie on Main. Law enforcement is reminding everyone to be safe behind the wheel and to have a designated driver for the Fourth of July.