Tallahassee turns out for festive 4th of July fireworks at Tom Brown Park

A large crowd of friends and families gathered to watch Fourth of July fireworks shine across the night sky at Tallahassee's 40th annual Celebrate America event at Tom Brown Park.

Hundreds of members from the Tallahassee community arrived decked out in their red, white and blue apparel while music played through the speakers. Children laughed, played Connect 4, shuffleboard and other games until the sunset.

Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Richardson welcomed the crowd with words of encouragement and shared the history of America’s Independence Day.

Shortly after, the cast members of “The Music Man,” a summer musical from the Leon High School Choral Department, delivered an ensemble of select pieces from the musical. Families walked around enjoying the different vendors and festivities as they enjoyed the music.

Following the opening act, the Kenny Hill Band came on to perform. The band’s Americana and bluegrass sounds made the celebration of Independence Day come to life as the audience members danced to the music. When their set concluded, Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter greeted the audience and wished everyone a great fourth of July.

After the audience warmed up with the Kenny Hill band, the headliner band, Revival, arrived and received a warm welcome from the audience.

Lead vocalist Avis Berry brought with her a dynamic voice and stage presence, encouraging the crowd to get up and dance as the band played some original songs as well as several Stevie Wonder classics. Dozens of audience members gravitated towards the stage to sing and dance with folks from all walks of life.

The crowd’s applause was riveting as Revival finished their set. Whistles and cheers could be heard from the front of the stage to the back of the venue. The cast members from the summer musical “The Music Man” returned to deliver the National Anthem before the City of Tallahassee Utilities set the fireworks in motion.

The 40th annual Celebrate America event concluded with fireworks lighting up the field while thousands watched in awe.

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Tallahassee families flock to Tom Brown Park for 4th of July fireworks