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With Independence Day upon us, the Lights Over Lykins 4th of July Celebration is upon us once again. 

The event – which is free and open to the public – will occur on Wednesday, July 3, at Lykins Park at 1601 Mt. Sterling Road. 

Included will be ride-on stuffed animals, a foam fest, dinosaur costume, magic show, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, & more! 

For the foam fest, be sure to bring a towel. 

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with activities starting at 6:00 p.m. 

Individuals will be able to meet members of the 501st Legion.

A number of local food and drink vendors will be present, as well as DJ’s Lynn and Cody Toler beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

Singer Hannah Mae Rector will also be present.

Fireworks start at 10:00 p.m. 

$1,000+ sponsors include Stang Plumbing, Tacos Lunas y Mas, Kentucky American Water, Washington Penn, Sterling Health Care, and Bypass Rental. 

Additional sponsors include Kentucky Farm Bureau, Winchester Feed Company, Winchester Elks Lodge #2816, Mountain Comprehensive Care Centers, Buchanan Contracting, Clark Regional Medical Center, Hammerhead Signs,Winchester-Clark County Parks & Recreation, Clark County, and The City of Winchester, Ale 8, Stuff Recycling, Community Trust Bank, Robin’s Place, Craft Nook, and Golden Corral.