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America 250 Freedom Fest Moved to ASU

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America 250 Freedom Fest Moved to ASU

When
Jul 4th, 2026
9:30pm - 9:30pm
Where
2626 Olympic BlvdJonesboroAR72467

The biggest. The largest. The most spectacular fireworks display in Arkansas…is now BIGGER than ever before!

We’ve added thousands of dollars to create the biggest Freedom Fest fireworks show ever.

AND WE’VE MOVED!

America 250 Freedom Fest moves to Arkansas State University.

Join us July 4th at 9:30.

The event is made possible through the support of community sponsors including All Clean Restoration Service, Arvest Bank, Barton’s, Hytrol Conveyor, Parish Automotive and DNW. The massive America 250 Grand Finale is being sponsored by Tommy’s Express Car Wash.

Celebrate America. Celebrate Freedom.

 

Jonesboro Media Group and KAIT announced today that the annual Freedom Fest fireworks celebration will move to the Arkansas State University campus for America 250 Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4.

The event has previously been held at the Southside Softball Complex. Organizers said the move allows for a larger celebration across campus, allowing for multiple events.

“This isn’t simply a new location. It’s a new chapter for one of Northeast Arkansas’ most cherished traditions,” said Trey Stafford, President and General Manager of Jonesboro Media Group. “America only turns 250 once. We wanted to create a celebration worthy of that milestone, and Arkansas State University gives us the opportunity to bring together some special events along with the largest fireworks display we’ve ever presented.”

The fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m. and be synchronized to a patriotic soundtrack broadcast live on 104.9 The Fox, 100.5 The Eagle, Mix 106.3, Hot 107.5, 98.5 The Outlaw and EZ 92.7.

Public viewing areas will include parking lots surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium, Tomlinson Stadium, First National Bank Arena and adjac

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