The Year in Pictures: July

Kayla LeBlanc lights a sparkler at the downtown Fourth of July parade.

Adrian Seshadri and Nash Gold play with "bug's eyes" goggles at Temple Sinai's The Gan Camp. The two-week program taught campers about nature with an "Animal Planet" theme.

Pat Brandon, featured in the Observer's "Spirit of America" special section for volunteering, plants flowers at the Culverhouse Community Garden in Palmer Ranch, founded in 2009.

Valentina Lilliana Cole enjoyed Marie Selby Botanical Garden's Tropical Fourth celebration in July.