Many events are being planned for a 4th of July celebration at the Optimist Park in Mexico.
Ashley Woodruff with the Mexico Sports Authority says a mushball/softball tournament will begin around 9 am.
Susan Payden with the Mexico Noon Lions Club says there will also be food available through out the day.
Payden says they have received 6 thousand dollars in donations towards the fireworks display so far.
The fireworks display will start at dark.