The Secret City Celebration will include a full week of events celebrating the arts, culture, and history of Oak Ridge, organizers said. It will kick off with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2017. It will include events presented by Celebrate Oak Ridge and other partner organizations. “A crowd favorite, World War II Living History, will serve as the kickoff event on June 2 and 3, with re-enactments scheduled on Saturday,” a press release said.

“This year will also include a salute to heroes with displays and activities from military and first responder agencies,” the release said. “Throughout the weekend, living history enactments of veterans and first responders will be presented from the event stage.”

A concert will also help kick off the fun-filled week, the press release said.  On June 9 and 10, the Secret City Festival will host vendor booths, food, children’s activities, and free concerts both evenings. There will be many other events throughout the week to include concerts in various locations across the city, movies in the park, and recreational events.