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County adds twang to the bang

By Bill Moss, Published: June 25, 2015

Henderson County is adding a bluegrass show at the Historic Courthouse to the growing lineup of activities on the Fourth of July downtown.

In addiiton to an Independence Day parade, an ice cream social at the Courthouse, music at the Visitors Center stage and fireworks, the county manager's office is sponsoring the Lonesome Road Band. The Hendersonville-based acoustic band made up of Reese Combs, Paul Eaton and J. Larry Keith will play from around 7 p.m. until dark.

The Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association will sponsor an Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m. on the Fourth of July that will travel on Main Street from Five Points to Caswell Street.

Volunteers and participants are still being sought for the parade. Floats of any kind, decorated in red, white and blue, are welcome. There is a $10 entry fee per parade space. All proceeds benefit the Henderson County Honor Guard.

Parade applications are available online at the Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association website, www.nchmba.com. Applications must be received by June 30.

The Henderson County Heritage Museum will be celebrating freedom with a free ice cream social on the steps on the Historic Courthouse. A special Music on Main Street Patriotic Tribute Concert with the 96.5 House Band kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Visitor Center stage at 201 S. Main St. The fireworks show starts at dark.