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The celebration will kick off by a welcome from Mayor Black at 6:45pm followed by a presentation of the National Anthem performed by Joy Garland. Amusement rides will be open to the public in a new location at the town parking lot next to Wells Fargo from 5pm to 10pm and ride tickets will be available for purchase on site.

Valdese celebrates Independence Day with the sounds of the Little Johnny Trailer Trash beginning at 7:00pm on Friday June 28, 2019. Myra’s will host their car show with over 100 antique and classic cars lining Main Street as Main Street closes at 5:15pm. “This is one of our favorite events and it continues to grow and grow” states Morrissa Angi, Town of Valdese Community Affairs Director. “Each year Valdese celebrates Independence Day in conjunction with our Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series and the event is the perfect venue for family and friends to come together to celebrate our country’s independence.”

Our local community theatre, Old Colony Players will be selling concessions on Main Street and proceeds from their concession sales go toward the historic outdoor drama, From This Day Forward, which opens on July 12 and runs on Fridays and Saturdays until August 10 at the Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre. Tickets are on sale now at oldcolonyplayers.com. Valdese restaurants will also be offering specials for the evening so be sure to make your dinner plans in downtown.

We are happy to announce that local non-profit, Friends of the Valdese Rec will be hosting domestic beer sales and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from their sales will go toward the Valdese Lakeside Park project. The raffle drawing will be held at the Main Stage at the corner of Rodoret & Main Street at 8:40pm and you must be present to win.

This year’s celebration will feature an opening band which is a Valdese FFN favorite, Little Johnny Trailer Trash followed by a special headlining performance by On the Border, The Ultimate Eagles Tribute.

Little Johnny Trailer Trash (LJTT) hails from the Piedmont of North Carolina and infuses traditional/contemporary with a touch of Bluegrass, rock and Americana. “Americana Music” best classifies this band: simple true and catchy tunes that make you want to tap your feet and sing along. Soaring harmonies and smooth melodies make this band one to watch. LJTT were recently featured as a top 32 band on CMT’s show called “CMT’s Music City Madness,” which features the original song “They Sang Country”. The band is currently touring the Carolinas and recording their upcoming CD between shows.

Band Members, Johnny Scott Connell, Jay Devine, James Bramblet and Jamey Taylor come together to create a virtual melting pot of musical influences. Take Merle Haggard mixed with some Bon Jovi and add a little Skynyrd and you have LJTT!

After a brief intermission and raffle drawing, the music for the night will continue with a long awaited performance by On the Border, The Ultimate Eagles Tribute. From Charlotte, NC, the band continues to be the most exciting and authentic EAGLES Tribute! Anointed "The Greatest EAGLES Tribute in the World" by AXSTV & Host Katie Daryl, they have been satisfying audiences all over the country at Music Venues, Festivals, Casinos, Corporate and Private events. The talented lineup of musicians which makes up On the Border includes, Tracy Maples (Vocals, Guitar), Tim Giovanniello (Vocals, Guitar), Bill Morgan (Vocals, Guitar), Andy Young (Vocals, Drums), Scott Sobota (Vocals, Bass), and Bob Orazi (Vocals, Keys, Guitar).

What sets the On The Border apart from the other Eagle Tribute's, is that each member plays their respective character of the Eagles performing & singing their parts. Their passion, showmanship and precise attention to replicating the details of The Eagles Music, has earned them critical acclaim, name recognition and a very loyal following.

Valdese famous Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm (dependent on weather conditions). Regarded as one of the most impressive fireworks display in the area, the Town of Valdese sponsors this Independence Day Celebration with fireworks that burst at a lower altitude which allows for a more brilliant presentation and fireworks that contain a variety of swirls and explosions. The evening will conclude with a final hour of outstanding music by On The Border, The Ultimate Eagles Tribute. “We are very excited to have this special group perform for our celebration! Valdese is home to numerous Eagle fans so the night is sure to be one to remember,” states Angi.

The Independence Day Celebration is presented by the Town of Valdese and the Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series is proudly sponsored by Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant, Settlemyre Nursery, Carolina’s Healthcare System Blue Ridge, and our hometown radio station, WSVM 96.5FM. For more information about the Town of Valdese and upcoming events go to visitvaldese.com or call 888-Valdese.