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Countdown is On for Alderson's Week Long Celebration

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ALDERSON -

West Virginia's Largest Fourth of July Celebration is only four days away.

Alderson's annual homecoming decorating contest begins Thursday, June 28, followed by a week of musical entertainment, contests, and the two-mile long parade.

The week will also feature a homecoming dance and a car show.

New this year is a 5k run on June 30 to support Alderson Elementary's Snacks in Packs program.

The begins at 9 a.m. at the Alderson Public Library.

But Alderson is most well-known for it's Fourth of July fireworks show.

Fireworks will light up the Alderson sky on July 1 at 10 p.m. and July 4 at 10:15 p.m.