Activities will include a 5K Firecracker Fun Run/Fun Walk, a fireman's parade with public safety departments from around the region participating, free live country, gospel and bluegrass entertainment throughout the day, a large auction, lots of food, family, and fun.

Schedule of events (all activities at the Elizabeth/Wirt VFD, 100 Schoolview Street, Elizabeth)

7:00AM 5K Firecracker registration

8:00AM 5K Firecracker (Awards ceremony to follow completion of course by all participants)

10:00AM Parade Line-up

11:00AM Fireman's Parade

12-Noon Dayspring Gospel Band

2:00PM Kenny and Becky Smith & the Country Swingers Country Band

4:00PM Live auction (led by auctioneer John Jones)

6:00PM Still Crazy Classic Rock Band

8:00PM Shep's Entertainment DJ & Dance

For more information and to register for the Firecracker 5K, contact the Elizabeth/Wirt Volunteer Fire Department at 304-275-6511, event coordinators Tom Crouser at 304-488-8187, Jason Hutchinson at 304-481-6508, or on the web at facebook.com