The 2014 Independence Day Committee will hold auditions on Wednesday, April 16 in search of singers interested in belting out the National Anthem at the city’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show. The audition takes place at 7 p.m. in the Padua Room of the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury.

Interested applications must submit a form by Monday, April 14. Entrants must be in grades 7-12 and either reside in Claremont or attend a Claremont school. Applications are available at www.Claremont4th.org. The winner will receive fireworks tickets, recognition at the pre-parade reception, a special place in the parade and will perform the National Anthem at the Fireworks Show. Runners-up will be selected to perform at the Flag Raising Ceremony, Freedom 5000 or Concerts in the Park.