PARIS – The Paris Department of Parks and Recreation has announced Concerts in the Park: Moore Park Summer Entertainment Series. A slate of musicians and entertainers has been confirmed for the series.

Last season, Moore Park’s gazebo was alive with local favorites, singers-songwriters and cover bands. Again, the town will host a similar slate of nine weekly musical concerts as well as four children’s summer entertainment events.

The musical concerts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. weekly on Wednesdays, beginning with the vocals of Soft Touch on June 28. Events will continue through Aug. 23 as follows: July 5, the Bel Airs; July 12, the Delta Knights; July 19, the Elizabeth Country Drifters; July 26, the Parisians; Aug. 2, Vocal Solution; Aug. 9, Country Jim Palmer; Aug. 16, Horizon; Aug. 23, Dave Rowe Trio.

The children’s entertainment events will be held biweekly from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays beginning with the magic of Bob Nixon on July 12. Events continue through Aug. 16 as follows: July 26, Mad Science; Aug. 2, Audiologic Music; Aug. 16, Dan Grady Marionettes.

Events will be held at Moore Park gazebo (in case of rain, at the Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue). Admission is free. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Guests are welcome to pack a picnic, too. For more information, contact the recreation director at 743-2501.