The Daily Herald
This weekend is prepped to be one for the books as Columbia and Maury County celebrates the Fourth of July, starting with First Fridays, parades and, of course, fireworks.
Fourth of July in Maury County
The July 4 weekend kicks off with another summer First Fridays on the downtown square, when shops stay open late and musicians are on every corner.
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Saturday will continue with the
3rd of July Bike Parade for kids at Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive, from 9-11 a.m. The lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. at the park s Rotary Shelter, with kids decorating their bikes with patriotic flair. Other events include bounce houses, face painting, snow cones, popcorn and a balloon artist. There will also be opportunities to cool off at the Rotary s splash pad.
Patriotic and military music played and women passed out American flags on Monday morning as people slowly gathered at the memorial wall in Fischer Park at Port Royal in Spring Hill. Â
Many wore caps designating them as Vietnam veterans. They came for a Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony presented by the Gen. Richard Winn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The event was made possible thanks to a partnership with the Spring Hill Parks and Recreation Department and was created to recognize those who served in the military during the Vietnam War.Â
Vietnam veterans representing several organizations in Lewis, Maury and Williamson counties joined family members and others representing a Vietnam vet, such as Phoebe Davis and Gail Cox, to reflect on the past, remember those lost and honor all who served. A wreath was placed in front of the memorial wall.Â
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