The Reporter Times
MARTINSVILLE — 4th of July weekend festivities kicked into high gear on Saturday with the Indiana Spirit of '45's second Independence Day parade.
The parade featured a number of local figures and groups, including Rob Helms of BIGG Country as the parade marshal.
The beginning of the parade featured renditions of the National Anthem, God Bless America and Taps.
Other parade participants included Martinsville Mayor Kenny Costin and his family, American Legion Post 230 Riders, Morgan County Sheriff Rich Myers, Martinsville Chief of Police John Richards, Morgan County History Museum, Little Rascals Pet Rescue and the Martinsville Crime Watch.