The North Boroughs Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will take place on Friday, July 1, at Avalon Field on New Brighton Road.

Uptown Rhythm and Blues will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. The Avonworth and Northgate varsity football teams will face off in a hotdog eating contest, and the Avalon Police Department will be raffling off free bicycles for children.

Hotdogs, snow cones and much more will be available at the refreshment stand.

The fireworks, by Pyrotechnico, will begin at dusk.

In case of rain, check this Web site for any cancellation and rescheduling of the event.