HSV July Fourth activities continue today, Saturday

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Today's events for the Stars and Stripes Festival will begin at 7 a.m. with the Family Fun Run/Walk 3K on Balboa Trail, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive.

Participants are to meet at the west end of Balboa Beach at the entrance to the Balboa Trail. The free event is sponsored by the Hot Springs Village Trails Committee. Refreshments will be served after the down-and-back walk. Pets on a leash are welcome.

At 9 a.m., the Kayak and Stand-up Paddle Board Races on Lake Balboa will be held at 476 Ponce de Leon Drive. The event is free and registration will be held at the event. Prizes will be awarded in various age categories.

The Lake Balboa Red, White and Blues evening of barbecue and Ghost Town Blues Band will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 each through http://www.hsvticketsales.com. Lawn chairs or beach chairs should be brought for seating.

On Saturday, a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will begin at 7 a.m. at the DeSoto Family Recreation Area, 209 DeSoto Blvd. Registration will be on-site with a $5 entry fee per person. A variety of age divisions are available.

Bike the DeSoto Multipurpose Trail will be held at 8 a.m. at the DeSoto Marina, 120 Marina Drive. The free fun ride is presented by Basecamp and the Ageless Bikers organization. The length of the ride will be determined by individual riders. Refreshments will be served after the ride.

A special free July 4 edition of Rock Porch Session, featuring Roses & Revolvers, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Balboa Pavilion, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive.

The grand finale of the July 4 weekend will be one of the best fireworks displays in the state at dark on Lake Balboa. Information on parking and road closures is available at http://www.hsvpoa.org. Shuttle parking locations will be at Balboa Baptist Church and Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church.

Local on 07/03/2015

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