Lakewood Township has announced that its special Independence Day celebration honoring America’s 250th Birthday has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 16, after the original July 5 event was canceled due to severe weather.

The celebration will take place at Lake Carasaljo, with viewing available from both North Lake Drive and South Lake Drive. The drone show is scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m., followed by the fireworks display at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Mayor Ray Coles said the Township was disappointed to cancel the original event but is pleased to be able to present the full program much sooner than expected. He added that officials look forward to celebrating this historic national milestone with residents and visitors under better weather conditions.