The fireworks were launched off of a barge floating in the Yazoo Diversion Canal near the Old Depot Museum on Monday for the Fourth of July. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

The event started at 7.p.m. and was the last in a series of patriotic events that took place around town over the weekend. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

The hill between the Old Depot Museum and Washington Street provided hours of fun for energetic kids. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

Vicksburg-based band The Chill put on a show at a stage set up in front of the Old Depot Museum on Monday for the Fourth of July. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

Couples took the opportunity to try out some dance moves during the concert. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

Despite the heat, locals quickly formed a sizeable audience in front of the stage for the musical act, which also left them in a great position for viewing the fireworks when they began. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

A memorial for three fallen Vicksburg firefighters will be unveiled Friday at the Vicksburg Fire Department. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

A large variety of fireworks were used in the spectacle on Monday for the Fourth of July. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

Some spectators got front row seats on the train tracks near the fireworks barge. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

The sidewalk across the street from Washington Street Park was a popular viewing spot for the fireworks display. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

Many families set up on the lawn in front of the Old Depot Museum for what would ultimately be a memorable show. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

Firefighters by Ladder 14 while the sun began to set. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

A large crowd gathered to watch fireworks and a concert by The Chill at the Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at the riverfront on Monday, July 4. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)

The Chill covered a variety of hits for the crowd to enjoy. (photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)