Volunteers sought for Midland Independence Day festivities

While volunteers are needed at a variety of times, the highest need is from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Mildand Chamber Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to support the upcoming, daylong 2022 Star-Spangled Salute celebration on Saturday, July 2, at Centennial Park in Downtown Midland.

“We anticipate an attendance of about 10,000-15,000 at this year’s Independence Day festivities, ” the Chamber said. “An event of this size can only be successful with the help of many volunteers.”

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and while volunteers are needed at a variety of times, the highest need is from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

To sign up to volunteer, go here.

Festivities begin with the 59th Annual Children’s Sidewalk Parade at 10 a.m. and features a free concert at 7 p.m. (performers include The Croakin’ Toads, Eric Logan & AKA the BAND, and Current Nine), and fireworks at about 10 p.m. that are launched from the rooftop of the Bush Convention Center. The Food Court will open throughout the day, a Beer Garden will open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and a Fun Zone opens from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.