Shinnston, West Virginia always starts the Fourth of July Independence celebrations on July 1 (we do not want confusion as to WHEN in Shinnston).

This year, Brass Rhythm & Sax Orchestra will be the opening act, taking the stage at 7:00 P.M. This Jazz Orchestra is a 16-piece jazz band comprised of several members of the Shinnston Community Band.

At approximately 8:00 P.M., the Shinnston community Band will once again perform the Independence Concert. (Come hear the innkeeper of Gillum House Bed & Breakfast on bass drum and gong.) We have an excellent program of music.

Fireworks follows as the Shinnston Community Band playsthe final strains of Starts & Stripes Forever.