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Lexingtonians gather downtown for the Fourth of July festivities which extend for several days.

On July 3, the Gratz Park Historic District is transformed into an outdoor music hall when the Patriotic Music Concert is held on the steps of Morrison Hall at Transylvania University.

The Lexington Singers and the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra perform at this event.

On the Fourth, annual festivities include a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Old Courthouse, a waiter's race in Phoenix Park, a parade, a country music concert, and fireworks.

Also, throughout the day street vendors sell their wares and food to the downtown visitors.

The Fourth of July is considered to be the biggest holiday in Lexington.