This event has been gaining popularity over the past few years, partly because of its easy access, simple and quick after the fireworks exits, and in part because it is 100% free (minus a few dollars for food and I do mean just a few, the food is very low cost). The Stafford Jaycees and radio station B101.5 hold a huge fireworks display at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church off Garrisonville Road in North Stafford. Entertainment will include Papa Doo Run Run (the official back up band of the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, and House Party Band of Disneyland for 15 years), Eddie Mason from the Washington Redskins will also make an appearance at the festivities.

The 2002 fireworks start at 9:25 p.m. (B101.5 starts to broadcast the Official 4th of July Patriotic Soundtrack at 9:00) and the display is by Alonzo Fireworks which produced the fireworks display at the 2002 Olympic Closing Ceremonies in Syndey!

There are also lots of free activities for the kids, with games and inflatables. Teens have their own amusement area with bands, games and amusements. It's fun for the whole family. Bring a blanket and come and enjoy the free concert.

Activities start at 5 p.m.
Eddie Mason speaks at 6:15 p.m.
Papa Doo Run Run takes the stage at 7 p.m.
The Fireworks display is scheduled to start around 9:25 p.m.

Mount Ararat Baptist Church, just off of Rt. 610 on Tuluca Road in Stafford starting at 5, with plenty of free parking and no hassles. Take Exit 143b from I-95 and travel 4.5 miles down Garrisonville Road (Rte. 610) to Toluca Road. After you take a right on Toluca, you'll see the church on the left.
 

Kids having fun in the squirt gun maze	Crowd at the Free carnival rides
One of many popular rides	Lines forming for the moon bounce
Michael "Elvis" Hoover in concert	Charles Mann of the Redskins talking to the crowd