By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com

DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Not even coronavirus can keep citizens from celebrating the Fourth of July. Local fireworks shows, some with social distancing protocols, will continue on next week. 

The City of Fort Payne will hold their annual fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2 at 9 p.m.; however, no one will be allowed inside the sports complex to view the fireworks. The City of Fort Payne has arranged for choreographed music to begin on time with the fireworks. The music can be heard on 98-3 Wild Country (WKEA 98.3). 101-7 The Torch (WMXN 101.7), WZOB 1250 AM, and WVSM 103.1. 

Rainsville Freedom Fest will continue as scheduled on Saturday, June 27 at the Field of Dreams behind the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center with gates open at 1 p.m. and Little Texas on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. 

Enjoy your holiday and stay safe!