Kicking off the celebration at 5:30 p.m. is Desmond Wall as McLennon, a McCartney and Lennon tribute with Beatles and Post-Beatles era music featuring Wall’s authentic British humor and perfect Liverpool singing accent. McLennon also highlights solo tunes by Ringo Starr and George Harrison.
The Sirens Duo, made up of Molly Pauken & Kay Harris, has been described as eclectic, original, funky and soulful! From bass to acoustic to mandolin, Molly Pauken’s original style and energy has followed her around the world and regionally with Rodney Crowell & McGuffey Lane. Kay’s vocals will take you from rockin' to R&B to bluesy country all within one set. Her versatility has made her one of Columbus’ favorites. The Sirens Duo will hit the stage at 6:15 p.m.
At 7 p.m., get ready to be swept away to Margaritaville with the Parrots of the Caribbean. A blend of zydeco, rock, country, blues, and good Buffett tunes has earned the band acclaim as the #1 salute to Jimmy Buffett & the Corral Reefer Band. Members Dave Albrecht, Chuck Drake, Gary Rigmaiden, Kenny Rice, and Greg Martin bring quality musicianship, along with professional live performance skills, with decades of combined experience on stage. This fantastic evening of “Gulf and Western” tunes will be sure to be an exciting and energetic summertime concert experience, complete with fanciful costumes and off-the-wall props!
At 10 p.m., the City of Mount Vernon will present its annual fireworks display. This year’s display will be provided by Hamburg Fireworks Display, Inc., an Ohio-based company with a reputation for stellar events for more than 40 years, including large outdoor spectaculars, symphonic concerts with choreographed fireworks, sporting events and more. Super Q 93.7 FM will be broadcasting live starting at 6 p.m.; Super Q 93.7 FM will simulcast the music to the fireworks display.