For those wanting to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Dunn area, the Central Baptist Church, located at 6050 Plain View Highway in Dunn, is hosting its annual Dunn Patriotic Explosion on Sunday, June 28. 

The entire community is invited to an evening of patriotic music, food trucks and fireworks in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a patriotic concert inside the air-conditioned Tabernacle at Central Baptist Church. 

"The concert will honor God and America’s heritage and will feature the Central Baptist Church Choir, the Maples Family and Butler, Hughes & Hayes,” said Worship Pastor Darren Hughes.

Following the concert, food trucks will open outside at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy a variety of dinner options, desserts, coffees, and even specialty sodas and lemonades before the fireworks begin at dark. Food trucks at the event will include Daddy D’s BBQ, Brownie Lu’s, Sunset Slush and Garden Fox Creamery, to name a few. 

The Dunn Patriotic Explosion is a celebratory staple in the community. The concert in the church provides a cool sanctuary for those looking to escape the summer heat. The food trucks give attendees the opportunity to eat and be a part of their community. 

This year’s event will be extra special, as Dunn and the entire country celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Fireworks will cap off the celebration at dark.  The event is free and open to the public. Parking is limited. 

For more information, visit cbcdunn.com.