The Freedom on the River festival includes fireworks, food, and fun along the banks of the Tombigbee River at the Demopolis City Landing on Commissioners Avenue, which runs parallel to the Tombigbee River. Activities begin with a Children’s Patriotic Parade where children are encouraged to enter all non-motorized types of childhood transportation — like strollers, bikes, wagons or skateboards — to compete for prizes for best decorations, creativity and the patriotic spirit.The Freedom Fireworks Extravaganza begins just after dark.