Habersham Central Band of Blue marched behind flag bearers (from left) Sid Turner, Larry Whitfield and David Burton from the Sons of the American Revolution. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
Steve Bryson was the featured musical act. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
Steve Byrson kicked down candy, beach balls and other swag for the kids to enjoy during the show. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
Gregg Erwin and 200 Proof rocked the stage to kick off the evening portion of the festivities in Demorest Springs Park on Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
Some parade vehicles had a little engine trouble, but that did not dampen the patriotic spirit of participants young and old. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
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A few local kids helped Demorest Mayor Jerry Harkness say the Pledge of Allegiance before the concert began Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
Folks got comfortable behind Demorest’s future city hall to enjoy the fireworks show Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
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The designer of Demorest’s Fourth of July T-shirt is Claire Rogers, shown here with Mayor Jerry Harkness. Claire’s design included elements from the July 4 celebrations and incorporates the new fire truck as well as other Demorest downtown sites. KIM SIMONDS/Submitted
The fun was coming from everywhere, decked out in red, white and blue on Monday in Demorest, where the Glorious Fourth was back in its element to celebrate the nation’s 246th birthday.
