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First Baptist Church in Belton will continue its long-lasting Fourth of July tradition when it holds its 50th annual God and Country Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday â an event that also will feature worship choirs from Taylorâs Valley Baptist Church in Temple and Eastside Baptist Church in Copperas Cove.
Vocalists will be accompanied by First Baptist Churchâs orchestra.
Gary Bledsoe, executive pastor for worship, said he expects to have as many as 100 people in the choir and 16 in the orchestra for the one-hour concert.
He stressed how the eventâs golden anniversary, which is free to the public, is a great opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of patriotic music as area residents celebrate God and the United States.
BELTON â Following a year of difficulties, the Belton Fourth of July Parade this year will have a theme of hometown heroes to celebrate those who give back within the community.
To helm the parade, organizers have chosen Roscoe Harrison, a Belton native and current pastor at the Eighth Street Baptist Church in Temple, to be its grand marshal this year. This year marks the return of the parade, according to the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the parade, following last yearâs virtual event caused by the pandemic.
Randy Pittenger, president and chief executive officer of the chamber, said the parade usually celebrates veterans and first responders but felt this year it was important to celebrate other heroes.
Fireworks, festivities and fun during the Fourth of July weekend include Fort Hoodâs annual celebration, a fireworks display in Copperas Cove and the return of a parade in Belton.
Fort Hood has scheduled its Independence Day celebration to be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 2 this year.
Fort Hoodâs Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the USO will host Independence Day festivities on July 2 including a concert and fireworks celebration. There will not be fireworks on July 4; all Fort Hood Independence Day activities, including fireworks, are scheduled for July 2.
Entertainment sponsored by the USO include LOCASH, DJ J. Dayz, Taylor Williamson and Miss America Camille Schrier.
The fireworks have already started as far as Belton’s weeklong Fourth of July celebration is concerned.Scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, the downtown street party jumped the gun a