“Fanfares and Fireworks” ...

“Fanfares and Fireworks” returns to UF campus tonight at Flavet Field, Musical groups, will play for about 45 minutes each, beginning at 7:45 PM. until the fireworks begin. The Gainesville Community Band, during the fireworks display until the finale hits the skies at around 10 PM and will be broadcast on WRUF/WUFT 89.1FM. For the whole story check out this article from the Gainesville Sun....

Celebration in the sky

‘Fanfares & Fireworks’ returns Saturday to Flavet Field

By Lauren Joos
Correspondent

The 20-year tradition that is Gainesville's "Fanfares & Fireworks" returns Saturday with the patriotic pomp of years past.

The family-friendly event held the night before Independence Day will be free as always and offer concessions for those who don’t want to lug coolers out to the University of Florida’s Flavet Field. There also will be plenty of live music and visits from UF mascots Albert and Alberta and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

“Fanfares & Fireworks” returns after being canceled last year due to budget cuts.(more)...