Lighting the skies for Labor Day

This Sunday, residents all over Alachua County will have a reason to celebrate because for many, it will be a three-day weekend. Children nationwide will rejoice at the thought of “no school on Monday.”

Labor Day is an American tradition, in fact, a national holiday, and one local city will be hosting an especially “explosive” celebration Sunday evening as Newberry’s Backyard BBQ puts on its 13th annual Labor Day Fireworks Show.

The event starts at 5 p.m. and fireworks will start at dusk. There will be music, food and an array of family activities, including face painting and horse and carriage rides.

The event, which will be held at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, located at 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, will be free and open to the public.