Ring in the nation's birthday with the East Troy Lions Club Fourth of July Celebration.

The Lions are bringing back the Independence Day staple to the East Troy community for the 82nd year. The festival will run Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7 at the East Troy Amusement Park, 3072 Graydon Ave., next to the East Troy Lions Public Library.

Thursday, July 4 Line-up:

2 to 11 p.m.: Carnival featuring Cassidy's Critters pony rides, monkeys, petting zoo and face painting
4 to 10 p.m.: Carnival wristbands
6 p.m.: Cornhole Tournament at the East Troy Beer Tent. For more information, visit tomsawyerdarts.com
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.: The Cheap Shots

 For more information, visit easttroylions.org.