After the city consulted with the National Weather Service regarding this evening's forecast, the 6 p.m. performance by "The Slags" has been cancelled. We held out as long as we could, but the rain has made it very difficult for the band to set up.

The fireworks display will proceed as planned this evening at 9 p.m., weather permitting. "The Rig" will be closed for entry, but spectators may use the parking lots surrounding Pearland High School to park and view the display.

Spectators can listen to the official soundtrack for this year's display, which will be synchronized with the show, by downloading the Sky Wonder Pyrotechnics app, available for Apple and Android phones.

Once downloaded, select "Available Events" and find City of Pearland. The app will allow anyone with a mobile phone to listen to the shows' music in multicast, even while outside of the stadium.

Just to clarify to everyone: All components of this year's Celebration of Freedom event have been cancelled with the exception of tonight's fireworks display. These cancellations include vendors, inflatables as well as food trucks.www.pearlandtx.gov