BOYKINS—The spirit of independence continues in the town of Boykins with its July Jubilee from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Mayor Richard Spier Edwards Jr. said the food, fun and games would take place at the ballpark on Bryant Avenue, not Virginia Avenue as previously advertised elsewhere.

The Pedal Parade, featuring children on bicycles and tricycles, is scheduled for the morning, and Bryant Avenue will be closed for that particular event.

Inflatables, music provided by a DJ and cookie walks are also planned for the day.

“Everybody come and enjoy,” said Edwards.

The mayor said Boykins used to have an Independence Day celebration, but when the town joined the Virginia Main Street program, that got taken over.

Fireworks were once part of the celebration.

“The problem now is that a specialist is required to shoot fireworks, and we have not been able to acquire someone qualified,” Edwards said. “Also, it costs a lot of money and we just don’t have that funding.”

Elsewhere for July 4th:

Sedley will have a recognition program for area veterans at 10 a.m. Veterans and their families are invited to Sedley Baptist Church on Johnsons Mill Road. Patriotic music will be performed, and Joe Winn will speak about his experience on a Navy submarine.

Newsoms will have a parade at 5 p.m., with the lineup starting at 4 p.m. at Newsoms Baptist Church. The parade will travel down South Main Street; go past the Methodist church, cross the railroad track onto North Main Street. The parade will then turn around at the intersection of North Main and General Thomas Highway. Free hot dogs, chips, corn on the cob, watermelon, desserts and drinks will be served behind the Ruritan Building following the parade. Donations will be accepted. The Shiloh Band will perform. Bring a lawn chair.

Windsor will also start its Fourth of July celebration at 5 p.m. Be aware that Church Street will be closed from its intersection with Route 460 to the main entrance at Windsor High School from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Handicap parking will be offered on the Duke Street parking lot, which is accessible from Court Street to A Street to Duke.

These events will be held at Church and Duke streets:

• Music by “Island Boy” from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

• Antique Car Show from 5 to 8 p.m., with awards presented at 7:30 p.m.

• Children’s Inflatable Activities from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

• Children’s Patriotic Parade, starting at the entrance to Windsor High at 6 p.m.

• A Corn Hole Competition from 5 to 9 p.m.

• Dinner at 7 p.m. Sidewalk chalk drawing, hula-hoop, water balloon and an ice cream eating contest will be held after dinner

• Fireworks when it’s dark.

The timing of events may be moved up if inclement weather is approaching.

Attendees are asked to bring a dessert to share, and don’t forget your chair or blanket.