The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company announced that it had to cancel its 4th of July tour. The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company announced they will tour the Kingsville community on the 4th of July but that changed with a post on Thursday afternoon.
“We regret to announce that the county will not allow the 4th of July tour. The Fire Company pushed hard to bring you this event,” said a statement on the Kingsville VFC Facebook page.
Kingsville VFC said they still plan an onsite celebration with a display at their location at 11601 Bellvue Ave. in Kingsville.
“We will celebrate this patriotic day with a display at the Firehouse, that will include our members and equipment. If you planned to go on the tour, please bring your vehicle or float to the Firehouse at 10 a.m. The display will be open to the public from 11 am until 1 pm. The display will also be streamed on this Facebook page, with each item being described,” a statement from Kingsville VFC.
The fire company also thanked Councilman David Marks for his help and involvement with their celebration. Marks said he planned on taking part in the tour but will go to the firehouse.
“I have always supported this fire company and look forward to seeing many of you at the on-location event. Please come out and celebrate America,” Marks said about the Kingsville VFC efforts.
The original huge 4th of July event in Kingsville is the Kingsville Independence Parade, which was cancelled in the spring as a result of COVID-19.
Kingsville VFC still plans to make the best of the 4th of July.
“Our hard working and extremely patriotic members are committed to protect our community and celebrate this holiday with you. It’s no accident that our equipment is red white and blue.”
