Kenan Stadium will be the host of a huge July 4th celebration on Saturday night.

Gates open at seven o’clock and music will be provided by the Transit Vocal Band. DSI Comedy Theater is sponsoring a watermelon eating contest. Kids can enjoy face painting, inflatables, and midway-style games.

Fireworks will begin at 9:30 Saturday night.

WCHL’s Ron Stutts will serve as the master of ceremonies, and he got a preview of all of the festivities with Amanda Fletcher from the Town of Chapel Hill and members of the Transit Vocal Band. Listen below: