KINGSVILLE, Texas — The City of Kingsville is getting ready for a multi-day celebration for three big birthdays- America, NAS-Kingsville, and the city itself!
July 4 marks the city's 118th birthday, the Navy base's 80th birthday and America's 246th birthday. Celebrations will take place July 3 through 4.
American flags line downtown's East Kleberg Avenue with patriotism on display in storefront windows ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
"It makes it easy to tell the story of our community and why its so special," said Janine Reyes, Director of Tourism Services for Kingsville.
On Sunday, there will be a musical performance at Texas A&M University-Kingsville with Kingsville Symphony Orchestra's Patriotic Celebration at 3 p.m. The event will be free to military members and veterans.
Reyes said that the City has its own special way of celebrating a new year of prosperity.
"Every year the Kingsville symphony orchestra does put on a patriotic celebration. They will be hosting that in the ballroom at the university, 3 p.m. Sunday," Reyes said.
For the second year, Chico Villarreal and his family with Big House Burgers will transform Main Street into a concert stage.
"Folks bring their lawn chairs, sat down, and enjoyed the show. I hear a lot of buzz and I'm excited," Chico said.
At 5 p.m., at Kingsville Main Street, there will be an Independence Day Concert with Elida Reyna Y Avante, Magnifico 7 and South Texas Homies. No ice chests or outside food will be allowed at the free show. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or upgrade to limited VIP seating.
Festivities on July 4 begin at 10 a.m. at Kingsville Main Street with the annual Pet, Bike and People Parade. Registration for the parade is free. There will also be free gifts to those in attendance and free hot dogs and birthday cake during the awards ceremony.
At 6 p.m., there will be a free Reckless Kelly concert and fireworks show for those with base access at NAS-Kingsville. No ice chests or outside food will be allowed. Attendees will need to have base access with a military ID or MWR Card.
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