Friends of Historic Fort Hays will host the 24th annual Independence Day Celebration at Fort Hays State Historic Site July 4.
Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with a picnic of hot dogs, potato chips, and iced tea, for a suggested $2 donation to the Friends of Historic Fort Hays.
At 7 p.m. the Hays City Summer Band will perform an hour-long selection of patriotic music in its final 2012 concert. Those attending are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for seating.
Fireworks are not permitted on the historic site property.