SAN ANGELO – The Fort Concho National Historic Landmark will celebrate Independence Day with a Burger Supper Monday evening, July 3 and traditional salutes by the fort’s artillery July 4.
In partnership with the Lions Clubs and Downtown San Angelo, a burger supper, dine-in or takeout, will be available from 5-7 p.m. July 3 at the Fort Concho Stables Hall, 210 Henry O. Flipper St. For $10, guests will get a burger, chips, cookie and bottled water.
On July 4, the Fort Concho artillery will mark the nation’s 247th birthday with hourly salutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the fort’s Parade Ground near the Barracks 1 Visitor Center. There is no charge to watch the artillery. All fort display buildings will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Western Art Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Barracks 6.
Just a reminder, shooting or possessing fireworks inside or within 5,000 feet of city limits is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a max fine of $2,000. We’re under a burn ban, so please remember the rules and leave the fireworks to the professionals.
Commercial fireworks displays:
JULY 3 — A STAR-SPANGLED BANNER CONCERT AND FIREWORKS
• Location: Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial River Stage, 16 E. Ave. A
• Hosted by: Downtown San Angelo Inc. and San Angelo LIVE!
JULY 4 — LAKE NASWORTHY FIREWORK SHOW
• Location: Lake Nasworthy — Fireworks launched from the dam across Goodfellow Recreation Camp.
• Hosted by: Lake Nasworthy Homeowners Association.
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