The Fenton Freedom Festival Committee is aware that veterans experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have expressed a desire to gather together during the Fourth of July fireworks in an
Families and friends are most likely finalizing their plans to celebrate our country’s Independence Day, July 4th or the Fourth of July. This federal holiday commemorates the Declaration of Independence,
The Fenton Freedom Festival Committee had given itself a deadline of April 5 to decide if this yearâs Freedom Festival would take place to celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July.
âDisappointed, Pat Lockwood, committee chair and Meghan Grimshaw, event coordinator, sent a letter to the entire committee saying that this yearâs Freedom Festival has been canceled.
âIn the letter, Lockwood and Grimshaw explained that after several meetings and discussions with the city of Fenton and due to the safety risks associated with COVID-19, this yearâs Freedom Festival will not take place.
âJuly 4 falls on Sunday this year and the festival would normally take place on Monday, July 5. The current State of Michigan order allows for a maximum of 1,000 people at an outdoor gathering and this popular festival draws far more