Leighton will celebrate Independence Day with an evening of activities on Friday, July 1st.

The festivities start at 5:00 with a freewill offering meal served by the Leighton Lions. There will also be other vendors with a concession stand at the ball diamond, grilled brats served at Leighton Processed Meats and the 4-H will be serving food as well by the community center. Their annual parade starts at 7:30 and there will be inflatables and games on the ball park.

Life Flight is also planning to be in Leighton at 5:30 and will take off after the parade. Fireworks are at dusk. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest about area 4th of July celebrations.