The River Raisin Independence Festival and Fireworks will be held Friday July 3 at Sterling State Park.

Families and friends are invited to spend the day at the park for camping, picnics, swimming, volleyball, DJ music.

The fireworks show will begin at dusk over Lake Erie.

Concessions will be available in the park courtesy of Mathewson's Concessions.

Campground reservations must be made early, as the campground fills up quickly for the holiday. For camping information, call (800) 44PARKS.

For festival details, call (800) 252-3011.