American Independence Festival Tomorrow

Exeter's annual American Independence Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tomorrow.

The festival, featuring battle reenactments from the American Revolution, food, and activities for children – among other activities – regularly draws thousands to downtown Exeter.

Here are 10 things to know about tomorrow's festival:

1. The weather's supposed to be great -- clear and in the 80s!

2. The event kicks off with a procession led by George Washington near the Folsom Tavern on Water Street at 10:15 a.m.

3. The Declaration of Independence will be read at 10:40 a.m. on the cannon stage next to the .

4. The battle reenactment takes place at 2 p.m. on Swasey Parkway.

5. For the kids, a rubber duck race will be held at 3:30 p.m. Organizers say the best place to watch it is from the String Bridge near the .

6. Cover your ears! Cannons will be fired at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m.

7. Look for Patch's table, which will be set up on Water Street with a bunch of other vendors.

8. A beer tent will serve , a beer brewed by Redhook to honor the American Independence Museum.

9. The Seacoast Band Rhythm Method will perform at 6:45 p.m. on the Swasey Parkway Bandstand.

10. What a way to end the day! A fireworks show will be held at 8:45 p.m. at Swasey Parkway.