The City of Republic will host the 16th Annual Have-A-Blast patriotic celebration on Friday, June 29, 2012, at J.R. Martin Park (300 E. Hines).  The Have-A-Blast celebration will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. and is a fun-filled evening featuring great live music, mouth-watering food, children's games, inflatables, family entertainment and socializing culminating with a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.

2012 'Have-a-Blast' Schedule of Festivities:

Concessions will be provided for the event by Republic Parks & Recreation and numerous non-for-profit and private vendors. For more information on the 2012 'Have-A-Blast' celebration, please call the Republic Parks & Recreation Department at (417)732-3500.