Independence Day party set for Mozingo

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Live-action foosball will return to Mozingo Lake Recreation Park next week during the city-hosted Fourth of July celebration. Afternoon and evening festivities will also include inflatables, food, golf course discounts and a large fireworks display set to begin around 9:30 p.m.

Mozingo Lake Recreation Park will play host again this year to one of northwest Missouri’s biggest Independence Day celebrations.

The Fourth of July Spectacular is set for Tuesday — and yes, human foosball is back.

Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland said there’s no charge for taking part in the foosball tournament, but that teams need to pre-register.

To register, go to mozingolake.com or call Heiland at City Hall at 562-8001. Registration deadline is noon Monday, July 3.

Competition begins at 3 p.m. Tuesday with signups starting at 2:15 p.m.

Inflatables and food vendors will open at 4 p.m. on the Fourth. Admission to the park is free, as are all activities, with the exceptions of food purchases and golf.

Activities will continue until 8 p.m. Live music by Fast Times, an ’80s cover band from Kansas City, will begin at 7:30 p.m. and continue until dusk.

A massive fireworks display is scheduled to begin shortly after dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Most of the day’s activities will take place on or around “The Point,” but both Mozingo golf courses are part of the celebration as well.

All golfers will be able to play the Watson 9 course for $5. Early bird rates will apply at Sechrest 18 all day.

Food vendors include the Maryville Hy-Vee supermarket and Pizza Ranch. Hy-Vee will also offer a beer garden, and Kool Kats will serve free shaved ice at The Point from 4-8 p.m.