For the first time, the Lion Club will move its annual fireworks show from July 4 to the Saturday before on July 2.
The fireworks display will begin around 8:45 p.m. at Jaycee Park. The park is located at the end of Farm-to-Market Road 2634 on the shores of Lake Nocona.
The Lions encourage patrons to refrain from shooting off their personal fireworks until the show is finished to prevent accidents.
Those wishing to shoot off their personal fireworks are welcome to do so at Benton Park next to the dam, Boone Park by Oak Shores or on their personal property.
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce will conduct the boat parade in conjunction with the fireworks show.
Boats are invited to line up at Snow’s Marina, located at 473 Snow Marina Rd. at 7:45 p.m. The parade will travel to Jaycee Park to view the Lion Club fireworks show. There is no registration or fee for the parade.

In Saint Jo the traditional Fireworks Spectacular will be on July 4th. Start the day by putting on your running shoes for the eighth annual certified “Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K” at 8 a.m. on the Chisholm Trail Square. Walkers and strollers are welcome but no dogs are allowed on the course.

Horseshoe, volleyball and basketball tournaments will start at 10 a.m. at Boggess Park.
The night’s festivities will begin with live music featuring “Larry Borden and Quick Draw” at the park at 6 p.m.
Watermelon donated by the Montague County Child Welfare Board will be served starting at 6 p.m. at the park. The watermelon is free, but donations to support the children are welcomed.
The Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Ice Cream “Freeze Off” begins at 7:30 p.m. at the park. Fireworks begin at dark.

Read the full schedule of all the activities in the weekend News.