2018 ADG Pops on the River

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
In with a bang
July 4 event celebrates the United States of America
By Cody Graves
SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER
This July Fourth will mark the 35th annual Pops on the River, from 3-10 p.m. presented by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The event will
take place in the River Market area and at the First Security Bank Amphitheater in downtown Little Rock.
Pops will feature a variety of activities for visitors, including music, family fun, and overall appreciation and celebration for the country’s independence. The event will include free activities for children in the Kids Pavilions, sponsored by Arkansas Children’s; a marketplace for shopping; food trucks; and entertainment.
Amanda Copley, marketing and events director for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, said she hopes the event provides enjoyment
for everybody and stays true to its traditions. “Now in its 35th year, this traditional event continues to be a free family-friendly festival with something for everyone,” she said. “This year, we have a lot of variety in our marketplace and new food vendors, too.” A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. Pops on the River is also sponsored in part by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas Children’s, The Ride 106.7, Waste Management and the Little
Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau.
★ FESTIVITIES ★
Activities in the Kids Pavilion will take place from 3-8 p.m. There will be free bounce houses and many more activities. The Arkansas Girl Scouts, ACANSA and Junior League of Little Rock will provide a kids crafting area.
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital is proud to sponsor Pops on the River.
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