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PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest


  • By Kelsey Grau
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 4, 2014
  • Longboat Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest
Colin Bankert, 3, kisses the head of his little sister, Giuliana, 1.
Colin Bankert, 3, kisses the head of his little sister, Giuliana, 1.
Macklin and Callie Higgins smile next to their mother, Lisa, and their pup, Mango.
Macklin and Callie Higgins smile next to their mother, Lisa, and their pup, Mango.
Joanne Fabec and Janet Shapiro
Joanne Fabec and Janet Shapiro
Judy Carman waits for the parade to start.
Judy Carman waits for the parade to start.
The Carman’s decorate their yellow Bugatti every year for the parade.
The Carman’s decorate their yellow Bugatti every year for the parade.
Pam Hagan’s golden retriever, Charlie, joined in the festivities.
Pam Hagan’s golden retriever, Charlie, joined in the festivities.
Homemade dog treats were awarded to the Best Dog & Owner after the parade.
Homemade dog treats were awarded to the Best Dog & Owner after the parade.
Sisters Zora Ramsey, 8, Kyndall, 11, and Zoe, 5
Sisters Zora Ramsey, 8, Kyndall, 11, and Zoe, 5
Sophia Delsignore, 6, prepares for the parade.
Sophia Delsignore, 6, prepares for the parade.
Jim Seaton dressed up as Uncle Sam for the parade.
Jim Seaton dressed up as Uncle Sam for the parade.
Mark McManus, Phyllis Black, Robyn McManus and Jack Black
Mark McManus, Phyllis Black, Robyn McManus and Jack Black
Vicki Anderson and her dog, Fluffy, won Best Dog & Owner.
Vicki Anderson and her dog, Fluffy, won Best Dog & Owner.
Doug and Jean White brought their granddaughter, Shelby, 4, to the parade.
Doug and Jean White brought their granddaughter, Shelby, 4, to the parade.
Luke Winsper, 6, with his brother, Matthew, 3
Luke Winsper, 6, with his brother, Matthew, 3
The parade began with a Longboat Key fire truck.
The parade began with a Longboat Key fire truck.
A furry friend joins Mayor Jim Brown during the parade.
A furry friend joins Mayor Jim Brown during the parade.
Patriotic pups were highlighted in the morning parade
Patriotic pups were highlighted in the morning parade
Steve Branham and his wife, Susan Phillips, add a John Deere tractor to the parade.
Steve Branham and his wife, Susan Phillips, add a John Deere tractor to the parade.
Vice Mayor Jack Duncan waves to the crowd.
Vice Mayor Jack Duncan waves to the crowd.
Commissioner Lynn Larson and her grandchildren wave during the parade.
Commissioner Lynn Larson and her grandchildren wave during the parade.

 

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