Update: Due to inclement weather, the annual July 3 fireworks display at Turkey Creek has been postponed until Sept. 4, 2020.
Newton County residents are invited to head to Turkey Creek Water Park for the third annual July 3 fireworks display.
On tap for the party are games, food and fun. The Decatur Volunteer Fire Department will begin selling pulled pork sandwiches from Cook’s Bar B Que, hot dogs, nachos and Mr. Mike’s Frozen Yogurt at 5 p.m., and face painting and the National Guard activities will return as well.
Park Manager Pam Engle said the first pyrotechnics will launch at 9 p.m. sharp. This year, she said, park gates will close at 8:30 p.m., which will cut down on people arriving during the show.
Park gates will open at 8 a.m., giving residents the opportunity to come enjoy a day in the park or on the lake before the celebration starts. Engle said residents are welcome to enjoy the show from the shore or bring a boat and watch from the water.
As with previous years, there will be a $10 per vehicle entry fee to watch the fireworks display. For those bringing a boat, an additional $10 fee will apply as well as a small boat launch fee.
The annual July 3 fireworks display draws hundreds to Turkey Creek, and with many Independence Day events postponed or cancelled, this year’s display could see even more.
Pearl River Resort cancels
annual fireworks show
On Monday, Pearl River Resort announced its anniversary/Fourth of July fireworks celebration would not be held this year. The resort and casino remains closed to the public while plans for maintaining social distancing are put in place.
In a press release announcing the cancellation, Pearl River encouraged residents to mark their calendars for next year.
“Pearl River Resort looks forward to welcoming guests back to our facilities in the near future and plans to host an exciting fireworks show next year. Have a safe and healthy Fourth of July!”
