Riverfest organizers were gearing for the 21st annual street party along Washington Street.

Today’s rain was expected to clear out in time for evening events, said Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service in Jackson.

Gates open at 6.

“We have a metorologist and we’ve checked all the stations, and they all say (the rain) will all be done by 5,” said Erin Hern, a Riverfest board member.

If rain continues, Vicksburg police will make the call on whether the festival will continue.

Riverfest ScheduleTONIGHTGates open at 6Tickets: $20 at the gateSOUTH STAGE,South and Washington streets6:15 p.m. — High Frequency8 p.m. — Dr. Dee9:15 p.m. — LakesideNORTH STAGE,China and Washington streets6:30 p.m. — The Chill8 p.m. — Crossin’ Dixon9:30 p.m. — Jason AldeanSATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENTGates open at 6Tickets: $20 at the gateSOUTH STAGE6:15 p.m. — Swartz Brothers8 p.m. — Robert “the Duke” Tillman9:15 p.m. — Vickie BakerNORTH STAGEChina and Washington streets6:30 p.m. — Riverwind8 p.m. — Michael Anthony & The Groove9:30 p.m. — Rick SpringfieldSATURDAY DAYTIME ACTIVITIES VICKSBURG-WARREN COUNTY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. near City Hall on Walnut, between Crawford and South streets. Admission and parking are free.STREET PERFORMERSSOUTH STAGE10:30 a.m.-noon — GymsouthNoon-12:45 p.m. — Vicksburg Twirlers1-1:45 p.m. — Life After 40 Fitness2-2:45 p.m. — Pretty Young Thangz dance teamNORTH STAGE10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Gospel Fest at Riverfest, featuring area church choirs.