Warrensburg Community Band members entertain the crowd as spectators await the start of the Freedom Festival fireworks display Saturday, July 4.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
Children take turns jumping in a bounce house as the sun sets over Warrensburg.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
The Ice Burg serves frozen treats to fireworks spectators. People of all ages wait in long lines to enjoy the summer favorite.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
Red fireworks illuminate the night sky as Johnson County residents cheer. KMUL provided patriotic music throughout the display.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
Two young girls prepare for the children's bike parade in downtown Warrensburg on July 4. They decorated their matching bikes with red and white streamers for the occasion.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
Boy Scouts raise the American flag at the downtown pole. The four Scouts work together to unfold the flag as farmers market attendees watch.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
Boy Scouts stand to the side after presenting the American flag and saluting.
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Spider-Man makes a special appearance at the Warrensburg Farmers Market and poses with children. A young girl reluctantly asks the superhero for a photo.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
A family makes the final touches to its bikes before the children's parade. The young siblings eagerly wait for the event to begin.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
With smiles on their faces, two young girls kick off the parade. They lead the group of children toward the finish.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
A young boy, dressed in red, white and blue, reaches the final stretch of the parade. He concentrates as he rounds a tight corner on Gay Street.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
A young boy rides past on his green bike. An American flag attached to the front of the bike waves in the wind.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
The final group of participants rounds the last corner with their children. The families bring the morning Fourth of July celebration to a close.
Photo by Gavin Moore | Special to the Star-Journal
