Tunica is Bursting with Fun the Week of July 4th

By Chrissy Garner on Thursday June 28, 2012

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Sometimes it can drive a person crazy when a holiday falls in the middle of the week, but not this time. This 4th of July lands on a Wednesday giving you something to do all week in Tunica. Plus, if you’re like me you can use vacation to make it an extra long weekend before or after! That’s a Jackpot in my books! Here’s a list of the week’s activities:

June 29 – Alive After Five featuring bluegrass band, Hard Scrabble – Downtown Tunica
Call 662.363.6611 for more information.

June 30 & July 7 – Heatwave Pool Party – Harrah’s Casino Tunica
Check out a recent blog here with all the Heatwave details.

July 3 – Independence Day Parade – Downtown Tunica
You’re invited to join in the fun in the Town of Tunica for the Annual Independence Day parade, open to all ages!  Gather at Downtown Marketplace on Main Street in Downtown Tunica at 5:00 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30. Children can bring bikes or trikes or walk.  While you’re in Downtown Tunica, check out the Veteran’s Memorial Park to give tribute to our veterans.  For more information about the parade, call 662.363.6611.

July 3-8 – Dan O’Sullivan – Funny Bone Comedy Club at Harrah’s Casino Tunica
Dan O’Sullivan’s spanned the United States waxing hysterical on relationship woes, men’s need for space and the lack of understanding between men and women.  He’s appeared on HBO, Showtime and yes, even corporate training films.  Click here to buy tickets.

July 4 – Celebrate the 4^th of July! – Hollywood Casino Tunica
Join Hollywood Casino Tunica on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 to celebrate Independence Day with a 99¢ Star Comp Dollar Deal all day in the Epic Buffet.  For dinner, traditional barbeque dishes will be also available to whet your appetite.  And don’t forget to play in the $2,500 Silver Screen Slot Tournament on Wednesday, the 4th of July.  Earn 25 points in a day to enter, or if you’re 55 or older earn just 10 points in a single day to enter.  Free entry for Celebrity, Producer or AARP members.  Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. and tournament play begins at 2 p.m.  Prizes will be paid to the top 25 positions with a top prize of $1,000 in Free SlotPlay.  Call 800.871.0711 now to reserve your spot with fame and fortune!

July 4 – Free Fireworks Spectacular! – Fitz Casino Tunica
Watch as fireworks fill the night sky on the Fitz front lawn with a Fireworks Display at 9 p.m., plus enjoy live entertainment leading up to the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Earn 100 points on July 4, 2012 and get a free Fitz Fireworks Spectacular t-shirt.  Come enjoy a special holiday BBQ Buffet from 11 a.m. until close for only $12.99.  Call 800.766.5825 for more information.

July 6-7 – Rodney Carrington – Gold Strike Casino Resort
Rodney Carrington is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and country music artist. Carrington has released six major-label studio albums that will have you rolling with laughter.  To buy tickets, click here or call 888.747.7711.

July 6-8 – Mid-South Quarter Horse Show – Tunica Arena & Expo
If you’ve never seen a show at the Tunica Arena & Expo Center, then a quarter horse show is a great event to start with.  For more information, contact Christi Free 662.562.0669 or visit www.midsouthqha.net.

July 8 – Boston – Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. The band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists with songs like “More Than a Feeling” and “Amanda.”  To buy tickets, click here or call 901.525.1515.