ESPN coming to Green Bay July 4

This year offers even more reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July in Green Bay.

In addition to Fire Over the Fox, with six stages of entertainment, Waterboard Warriors ski shows, family activities, and great food, this year adds ESPN’s search for the true Titletown to the day’s events.

As part of their nationwide search for the ultimate Titletown city, ESPN will be filming in downtown Green Bay on the Fourth of July in search of avid fans. From 2:30 to 4 p.m. Packers fans are encouraged to participate at Leicht Memorial Park in this national television opportunity to show that Green Bay is the rightful recipient of the ESPN title.

Aside from ESPN joining in on the celebration, Fourth of July entertainment will be constant in downtown Green Bay beginning at 1 p.m., kicking off with the Old Fashioned Liberty Bell ringing in front of the Brown County Courthouse.

The six stages of entertainment on the east and west sides of the Fox River will feature entertainment all afternoon and evening and showcase three national recording artists. Fisher Stevenson will perform at the Y100 Leicht Memorial Park Stage at 4 p.m. The WOZZ Stage at the Days Inn will feature Saturday Morning at 3:30 p.m., and Cycle Down will appear at the Neville Public Museum Stage at 4:15 and 7 p.m. The Waterboard Warriors will perform at 3 p.m.

The grand finale to the day begins at 9:45 p.m. with the Festival Foods Fire Over the Fox fireworks display. The display is the area’s largest and will be set to music courtesy of Midwest Communications.

Available again this year are a limited number of general admission tickets in a reserved section of seating. The reserved seating area features padded chairs along the Leicht Memorial Park riverfront walkway, ensuring great viewing of the evening’s fireworks display. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance at Green Bay-area Festival Foods locations, Bosse’s in downtown Green Bay, or any Oneida Casino Ticket Star location. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketstaronline.com.

More information about the 2008 Festival Foods Fire Over The Fox Fourth of July celebration in downtown Green Bay can be found online at www.fireoverthefox.com.