The City of Leighton is celebrating Independence Day this evening.

Activities begin at 5 p.m., with Lions Club and 4H fundraisers, as well as inflatables and other games. The annual parade begins at 7:30 p.m., with the KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio participating. Live music by Hudson Road will both precede and follow the fireworks show that begins at 10 p.m. Patriotic music will be broadcast this evening on 92.1 KRLS during the fireworks display.