PRESS RELEASES - JUNE 2008

June 13, 2008

Lake Arlington Lights Up for Independence Day

Entertainment, Vendors, Lighted Boat Regatta, Firework Show Start July 3

WHO: City of Arlington

WHAT: 2nd Annual Light Up the Lake

WHEN: 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3

WHERE: Richard Simpson Park, 6300 W. Arkansas Lane

WHY: To celebrate the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

About the Event
Free community celebration includes live entertainment, vendors, bounce houses, arts, crafts, lighted boat regatta and a 20-minute fireworks show on Lake Arlington. The fireworks show will begin at dark.

Event planners are expecting more than 20,000 spectators. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the festivities. Click here for the best parking and best places to watch Light Up the Lake fireworks.

During the event, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will launch a citywide Naturally Fun competition. Contest details to be unveiled at the celebration. Winners will receive Naturally Fun summer gift packs, which include free passes to city recreational facilities and swimming centers.

Light Up the Lake is sponsored by the City of Arlington and major sponsor, Chesapeake Energy. Other event sponsors include Exelon, Olenjack’s Grille, Siemens, General Motors, Arlington Yacht Club, and the Fort Worth Weekly, who sponsors live entertainment on the main stage.

For more information, call 817-459-5474 or www.naturallyfun.org. To become a vendor, call the Lake Arlington Office at 817-459-6860 or e-mail Michael.Debrecht@arlingtontx.gov.

For the News Media Only:
For interviews, call Parks Marketing Manager Kelly Drawdy at 817-459-6931 or cell 817-680-0867.