Freedom Fest has returned and the fun is gearing up with Family Day today and the Grand Old Fourth celebration tomorrow, on July 4.

Times and events are subject to change. Unless specifically noted, all events will take place at Bandshell Community Park.

July 3 – Family Day

Activities at Bandshell Park include food concessions, arts and crafts, free slides and rides, Jaycees Beer Garden, balloon art, magic by Jim Jayes and Adam Perry, FFA petting zoo, Kaptain Kirby train rides and horse-drawn wagon rides.

Live Stage Entertainment:

• Jane Taylor Academy of Dance, 2-2:30 p.m.

• Bridget’s Dance Conservatory, 2:45-3:15 p.m.

• Miss Sparkler/Mr. Firecracker Pageant, 3:30 p.m.

• Austin Big Band, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

• Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, 6:45-7:45 p.m.

• Pillars of the City Unveiling, 8 p.m.

• Austin Symphony Orchestra, 8:30-10 p.m.

Other events:

• Mower County Veterans Bingo at the Veterans Pavilion, 2-8 p.m.

• Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull, 5 p.m..

• Fireworks Display, Dusk

July 4 – Grand Old Fourth

Activities at Bandshell Park include food concessions, arts and crafts, free slides and rides, Jaycees Beer Garden, balloon art and magic by Jim Jayes and Adam Perry.

Live Stage Entertainment:

• Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band, 12:30 p.m.

• Opening Ceremony/Flag Raising, 1-1:15 p.m.

• Taylor Bliese, Paul Pruitt and Eli Caraballo, 1:15-2 p.m.

• Holly Ryks, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

• Jesse Smith, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• Root River Jam, 5-6 p.m.

• 3-Lane, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Announcements/Drawings, 8 p.m.

• Austin Community Band, 8:30-10 p.m.

Other Events:

• YMCA Mini Piggy Fun Run at the YMCA East Parking Lot, 10:45 a.m.

• Independence Day Parade on Main Street, 11 a.m.

• Giant Fireworks Display, Dusk