Columbus community celebrates freedom with Fireworks on the Water

Danika Portz, pop and country music singer, performs at the 2016 Fireworks on the Water July 1 at the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, Mississippi. Portz performance lasted until the firework show started after dusk. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)

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Columbus community celebrates freedom with Fireworks on the Water

Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, speaks at the 2016 Fireworks on the Water July 1 at the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, Mississippi. Columbus Air Force Base partnered with the local community to help put on the event for the sixth time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)

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Columbus community celebrates freedom with Fireworks on the Water

Local community members lay out their blankets to watch the 2016 Fireworks on the Water choreographed show July 1 at the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, Mississippi. More than 10,000 participants came together to experience food, live music and a full fireworks display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)

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Columbus community celebrates freedom with Fireworks on the Water

Fireworks soar through the sky during the main event of the 2016 Fireworks on the Water July 1 above the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, Mississippi. The event included food vendors, live music and an 18-minute fireworks display choreographed to music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)

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Columbus community celebrates freedom with Fireworks on the Water

Families watch the fireworks display during the 2016 Fireworks on the Water July 1 at the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, Mississippi. The show lasted for 18 minutes and concluded with a final volley of fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)

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Columbus community celebrates freedom with Fireworks on the Water

Attendees gather around the stage to dance along to Danika Portz, pop and country music singer, who performed during the 2016 Fireworks on the Water July 1 at the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, Mississippi. Johnny Coleman and Swing Shift, a local Mississippi band, opened for before a speech from the Honorable Robert Smith, Mayor of Columbus, Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, and then Portz’ performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)

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Columbus community celebrates freedom with Fireworks on the Water

Published July 6, 2016

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Danika Portz, pop and country music singer, performs at the 2016 Fireworks on the Water July 1 at the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, Mississippi. Portz performance lasted until the firework show started after dusk. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)