Biggest Mountain Laurel ever shines through the rain

Habersham Central’s Band of Blue marched with an American theme for the Mountain Laurel Parade, with stars and stripes streamers twirling through the heart of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Ryan Collier carries his son Logan on his shoulders as they walk through the booths. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Folks check out the craft vendors at Mountain Laurel Festival. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

More than 2,400 ducks are dumped into the Soque River for the VFL's annual fundraiser duck race. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Shady Grove Baptist Church Choir sings gospel tunes on the main stage. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Tee Perry cooks chicken kabobs for Dee’s Concessions at the Mountain Laurel Festival. ZACH TAYLOR/Special