 We are only hours away until Northern Minnesota's largest 4th of July celebration begins. The 73rd annual Bemidji JC's water carnival is set to kick off Thursday evening. Since Monday night, Marriam's Midway along with the Bemidji JC's have been busy preparing two locations for this year's carnival. Carnival employees have been busy working through all the rain, setting up all the rides and games so that they're ready for the big opening. The Bemidji JC's say that with two locations this year, there is something for everyone. People can expect constant activity at both locations. There's going to be bands and demonstrations and all kinds of stuff going on at the entertainment tent every day. And the rides over here, the food vendors. So something for everybody at both sides. The water carnival begins Thursday at 5 o'clock with unlimited ride arm bands beginning at 6. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.