***UPDATE***

The City of Kearney Fireworks Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, at Jesse James Park will be postponed to Friday, July 5th. Friday night beginning at 5 pm there will be inflatable air toys, cotton candy and concessions, culminating with the Fireworks show at 9:30 pm.

Unfortunately, concert is cancelled. All other events will take place.

The order of events are similar to last year. Free inflatable air toys for the children to play in take place from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Funk/Soul band Funk Syndicate will play on the amphitheater stage at 7:30 pm. The fireworks show begins at 9:30 pm.

Admission and Parking are free and spectators are encouraged bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on and to park their vehicles prior to 9 pm.

In the event of a postponement, the fireworks will be moved to Friday, July 5th.

Kearney police will have two exit lanes for cars leaving Jesse James Park.

“The right exit lane will take drivers north on Missouri 33 Highway toward 184th Street,” states a Kearney Police Department social media post. “The left exit lane will take drivers south on Missouri 33 Highway. We would ask that drivers do not switch lanes as that will cause more traffic delays.”

The police department also notes that 33 Highway will be closed at 162nd street to all southbound traffic and all traffic will be diverted west onto 162nd street towards nation road then back onto 92 highway. This is going to help stop the congestion from the traffic leaving the churches.

City staff are expecting a large turnout this year. Please allow extra time as and patience leaving parking areas.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.