250 Years of Independence Celebration happening this weekend in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The City of Yuma is getting ready for a big celebration this weekend.

The 250 Years of Independence Celebration is happening Saturday at Desert Sun Stadium, located at 1280 Desert Sun Drive.

There will be live music, food and entertainment for the entire family. There will also be a special appearance for kids.

"We are having the [Yuma Fire Department] back, they are going to spray down the kids from 6:30 to 8:30," said Kathy Urfer, Special Events Assistant for the City of Yuma. "We have bouncy houses, jumpers vendors, and food trucks. It's going to be a good time."

Doors open at 6 p.m.

"What we are asking those people is a clear bag policy, you can bring your chairs, personal umbrellas," Urfer shared. "We are going to have water stations, you can bring one bottle of open water, we just want you come and have fun and celebrate America's birthday with us."

The fireworks are lighting up the sky at 9 p.m. The event is free of charge.