The Independence Day holiday means celebrations to mark the event are scheduled to take place around the KJAN listening area Thursday and throughout the weekend.

In Atlantic, the 4th of July begins with the Annual Jaycee Flight Breakfast at the Atlantic Municipal Airport, from 7-until 11-a.m., with pancakes served by the “Pancake Man.” The meal includes pancakes, sausage and drink for $6 per plate. Proceeds from the breakfast are used to support the Jaycees 4th of July Fireworks display, which begins as dusk, with concessions provided beforehand, by the Kiwanis Club.

On display at the airport, will be an A-26 Invader aircraft. The “Lady Liberty” is the only American-built combat aircraft to see action in three conflicts: World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. The plane will be available for walk-on tours from 7-a.m. to 11-a.m., Thursday, and is scheduled to make a mid-morning fly-over.

Other cities celebrating the 4th of July include Dunlap, Exira, Logan, Manilla, Oakland Underwood and Westphalia. For a list of area events taking place on the 4th and throughout the holiday weekend, head to the KJAN website, at www.kjan.com., and click on the “Daily Diary” page.

The city of Harlan will not host an actual 4th of July Celebration, however the American Legion will be shooting off fireworks at J.J. Jensen Park on Thursday evening.