Fourth of July: Colorful Independence Day celebrations across the Montgomery area
In Prattville the day kicked off with a downtown parade, then it was the annual cardboard boat race at Pratt Pool. The pool is located in Pratt Park which also hosted the annual Lions Club barbecue.
The evening wrapped up with fireworks.
In Montgomery, the 49th Annual Cloverdale-Idlewild parade had walkers, wagons and pets in the merry neighborhood cavalcade.
A celebration at the Montgomery Riverfront featured patriotic music by the 151st Alabama Army National Guard Band. Fireworks over the water put an exclamation point on the day.
Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@gannett.com. To support his work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.
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