Fireworks 1It’s almost time for the 33rd Annual Pepsi Independence Day Celebration in Johnson City, Tenn.  Every year, folks from Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, and Kentucky come to the grounds of Johnson City’s Freedom Hall to take part in this event.  It’s a full day of fun, food, and entertainment.  And, the day ends with one of the best fireworks displays you will see anywhere.

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Mo Pitney will be headlining this year.  But, he won’t be the only one on the stage. Nashville recording artist Brinley Addington,  who recently released a new album called “Songs From A Bar”, and a new single titled, “No Thanks”, will be one of the artist bringing great music to those attending.  And, Jimbo Whaley will be back this year, offering up some awesome bluegrass music for the crowd.

Pepsi carOne lucky person will win a 2018 chevrolet Sonic LS from Champion Chevrolet of Johnson City.  You can register to win tha tcar at area Food City Locations, or by listening to WXBQ, where you might be the lucky caller who gets in the running for your chance to win.

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Here is the schedule of events for the day:

  • 5pm – Food Vendors Begin
  • 6pm – Jimbo Whaley and Greenbriar
  • 7pm – Brinley Addington
  • 8pm – Miss Food City Hannah Everhart performs the National Anthem
  • 8:15pm – Mo Pitney
  • 10pm – Fireworks Begin

Sponsors of this great day are Pepsi, Food City, Champion Chevrolet and WXBQ 96.9 FM.

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Plan to spend your day with the WXBQ Rabbit, on-air personalities, some great entertainment, good food and a lot of fun.  Hope to see you all on July 4th at Freedom Hall in Johnson City.

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It's almost time for the 33rd Annual Pepsi Independence Day Celebration in Johnson City, Tenn.  Every year, folks from Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, and Kentucky come to the grounds of Johnson City's Freedom Hall to take part in this event.  It's a full day of fun,...