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Blaise Fluker, 21 months, rides in a wagon in the parade.
Cannons Marina Owner David Miller waves to the crowd as he passes them in the parade.
Finley Anderson, 6 months, joins in the Independence Day celebration.
Finn Fluker, 4, tries to get his pinwheel to spin.
Finn Fluker, 4, rides in a wagon in the parade.
Community members lined the streets at Freedom Fest.
Giuliana Bankert, 1 month, sleeps through the parade.
Harrison Troyan, 6, shoots Alex Mahadevan in the face with a water gun.
Dominic Torres, 6, helps his sister Isabella, 3, release butterflies the Longboat Key Garden Club provided.
Colin Bankert, 2, enjoys riding in his wagon.
Colin Bankert, 2, and Gigi Tuffile, 3, ride in the parade in style.
Adam Hughes marches with Observer staff members in the parade.
Aidan Shoulson, 7, releases a butterfly into the butterfly garden at Freedom Fest.
Aidan Newman, 7, and his little brother Uriah, 3, show off patriotism at Freedom Fest.
Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan braces himself as children take turns spraying him with water.
Amelia Bridges, 2, paints at one of the activity stations at Freedom Fest.
Shelties Annie and Bandit
Averie Robinson rides a colorful moped in the parade.
Cielo Trujillo, 6, participates in the egg race.
Jacob Jensen, 7, rides his decorated bike in the parade.