Locals of all ages donned their most patriotic gear to watch the Down Home Fourth of July Parade. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Many of the wagons carrying kids were decorated to celebrate American independence. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Lady Liberty waved to her fellow Americans as she strolled down Front Street with her equally patriotic pup. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Fewer combinations say America quite as well as a John Deere tractor and the Star-Spangled Banner. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Dogs came out in droves to be part of the Fourth of July fun. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

The president of the United States was closely guarded by the members of the Secret Service. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Many pets and pet owners coordinated matching outfits. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Entire families walked the parade route. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Kids used baseball caps and bags to collect the multitude of candy thrown by parade participants. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Kids lined up along the parade route to catch Tootsie Rolls and Snickers. Nicole Jennings/staff photo