Fourth brings thousands to watch parade and fireworks
Lewis Puckett took this photo during the Fourth of July celebration in downtown Ellijay.
Lewis Puckett took this photo during the Fourth of July celebration in downtown Ellijay.
A pretty Lady Liberty greets a youthful parade watcher on the Fourth of July. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Bubbles were in abundance from an Ellijay Jeepers entry in the Independence Day evening parade. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Ellijay police officers, from left, Doug Colburn, Jacob Chastain and Dawson Young (on sidewalk) keep River Street clear and safe for the Fourth of July parade in Ellijay. (Photo by Mark Millican)
The perennial Special Friends ride in style on the Ellijay Lions Club float during the Independence Day parade. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Ronnie Prater’s Rat Rod pulling a boat and trailer piloted by Rat Fink is an offbeat sight in any proper July 4 processional. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Classic antique cars owned by Apple Country Auto Club members were appreciated by parade attendees on the Fourth of July. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Gilmer County Optimist Club members put the spotlight on their annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive to collect school supplies for children. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Danette Ozment of the Captain James Kell Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution drives a jeep honoring veterans in the Independence Day parade. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Longtime Ellijay Mayor Al Hoyle arrives in style to lead the parade on July 4. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Everyone loves a fire truck in a July 4 parade, and both the Ellijay and Gilmer County Fire Departments were glad to oblige. (Photo by Mark Millican)
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Photo by Robert Ferguson
Thousands watched a Fourth of July fireworks display over Ellijay as the nation’s 248th birthday was celebrated.
