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One of the more popular attractions of the local celebration of the Fourth of July is the annual pyrotechnics display at Veterans Memorial Park.

Once again, it is being sponsored by the Surry Sunrise Rotary Club of Mount Airy and the Mount Airy Rotary Lunch Club.

The show begins at dusk. Before then, live music will be performed by The Soulshine Band, beginning at 6 p.m. Food and drinks also will be available from vendors.

Though the event is free to the public, donations will be accepted to benefit local food banks and the Veterans Distress Fund. Cash collections will be taken at the park entrance and both entrances to Mount Airy High School, where some people view the fireworks.

Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs and blankets due to limited bleacher seating being available at the park.