Hot air balloons, laser show part of 250th celebration

Eating contests, old fashioned games, vendors also on docket for free July 4 event.

  • Fireworks explode above Lake City during last year’s Independence Day celebration at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. In addition to fireworks, this year’s 250th celebration will include a laser show and hot air balloons. (FILE)
    Fireworks explode above Lake City during last year’s Independence Day celebration at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. In addition to fireworks, this year’s 250th celebration will include a laser show and hot air balloons. (FILE)

    Local organizers are in the final phases of preparation for the local United States 250th anniversary celebration.

    With everything from hot air balloons, a laser show, antique cars, old fashioned games…