Memphis celebrates 4th of July after a year of no festivities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis celebrates 4th of July alongside the Mississippi River.
It’s one that organizers say is even more special after not being able to celebrate together last year.
Pairing fireworks with live music, food trucks and crowds of people out here today, Memphians were taken back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic times and are excited for the rest of 2021.
“It’s super exciting to actually be able to have a celebration that everyone can come together and have fun,” George Abbott, Director of External Affairs for Memphis River Parks Partnership, said.
Big River Crossing closes West Memphis gate due to I-40 bridge closure (Source: City of West Memphis) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | May 12, 2021 at 3:22 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 5:48 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis River Parks Partnership has closed the West Memphis entrance to Big River Crossing due to the I-40 bridge closure.
The Arkansas gate closed today, according to the City of West Memphis.
“With the closure of the I-40 Hernando de Soto bridge, as you can imagine, there are many traffic variables and precautions currently in the mix that differ between the West Memphis and Memphis sides of the river, and decisions must be made accordingly,” said George Abbott, Director of External Affairs for Memphis River Parks Partnership.
West Memphis Big River Crossing gate closed due to I-40 bridge closure
Big River Crossing closed in West Memphis By WMC Action News 5 Staff | May 12, 2021 at 3:22 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 12:14 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of West Memphis has closed the West Memphis entrance to Big River Crossing due to the I-40 bridge closure.
The Arkansas gate closed Wednesday, according to the City of West Memphis.
“With the closure of the I-40 Hernando de Soto bridge, as you can imagine, there are many traffic variables and precautions currently in the mix that differ between the West Memphis and Memphis sides of the river, and decisions must be made accordingly,” said George Abbott, Director of External Affairs for Memphis River Parks Partnership.