Whether to wave a flag, cheer on the Balloon Platoon, or dance to Pride and Joy, locals were out in force to celebrate another July 4th, Piedmont-style.
Parade organizer Carla Betts
Mayor Bob McBain announces the parade winners
Dancing in the park to Pride and Joy
Pride and Joy
Pride and Joy
Parade Grand Marshal Michael Murphy and his wife Elaine with friends in the park after the parade
A young girl finds a spot of shade to look over the parade entries with her dog
Sara LaBatt plays trombone with the California Repercussions band in the park after the parade
This Saint Bernard is decked out with his 4th of July scarf and oak barrel
A youngster gets a ride to the park by mom
The crowd files to the park after the parade
Patriotic dogs
Catching a ride to the park
The Camp Augusta Float
DBFL Board Member Stephanie Pearson and neighbor Ryan carry the DBFL sign down Highland
A family watches the parade from the curbside near the park
The League of Women Voters march down Highland
Dress Best for Less hands out stuffed animals as they make their way down the parade route
Fire Chief Bret Black, newly retired City Administrator Paul Benoit, Parade Grand Marshal Michael Murphy, School Board member Megan Pillsbury, and July 4th Parade Chair Carla Betts on the viewing stand with announcer Patti Edmonds
The bagpipers warms up prior to the parade
Youngsters happily accept a stuffed animal care of Dress Best for Less
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