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.

Friday, July 5 Line-up:

5 to 11 p.m.: Carnival featuring Cassidy's Critters pony rides, monkeys, petting zoo and face painting
6 to 11 p.m.: Carnival wristbands
6 p.m. & 8 p.m.: Wayne the Wizard show in the Amusement Park Grandstand
8 to 11:30 p.m.:  Lunch Money Bullies will perform in the East Troy Beer Tent

 For more information, visit easttroylions.org.