Shepherd prepares to celebrate Independence Day

SJNT staff

SHEPHERD — After the pandemic shutdowns, the Fourth of July celebration scheduled for Saturday promises to be exciting for everyone.

Sponsored by the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce, events will kick off a 1 p.m. with a service by the American Legion Harold G. Davis Post 629.

• Events scheduled for the day include:
• Face painting
• Games
• Patriotic dress contests for youth, adults and pets
• Vendors
• Volleyball and cornhole tournaments
• Live music

And, of course, the day will cap off with a fireworks extravaganza at 9 p.m.

Vendors can still sign up, and forms are available at the Library, City Hall or the Impact Center Resale Shop.

More information can be obtained by calling (210) 995-7420 or (936) 499-2632.