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Historic interpreters from Old Fort Western play fifes and carry muskets Friday during the Fourth of July parade in Augusta.
Jared Willis, nearest camera, and other historical interpreters fire muskets Friday after the Declaration of Independence was read during the Fourth of July celebration at Old Fort Western in Augusta.
Tom Bassford, right, and his partner Sandy Swatsky of Industry share shade Friday as they await the reading of the Declaration of Independence during the Fourth of July celebration at Old Fort Western in Augusta.
Historical interpreter Mark O’Brien, right, reads the Declaration of Independence Friday as other historical interpreters hold muskets during the Fourth of July celebration at Old Fort Western in Augusta. At the far left is Jared Willis.
Historical interpreter Roger Collins holds a pair of .75 caliber muskets Friday during the Fourth of July celebration at Old Fort Western in Augusta.
Fire trucks from area departments line Water Street Friday during the Fourth of July parade in Augusta.
A rider watches from the cab of a Chelsea Fire Department truck Friday during the Fourth of July parade in Augusta.
Kora Mini Racers spin circles around an Augusta Police officer as the racers performed Friday during the Fourth of July parade in Augusta.
A truck topped with an inflatable eagle participates in the Fourth of July parade Friday on Water Street in Augusta.
A gymnast with Decal Gymnastics flips a one-handed cartwheel Friday on Water Street while participating with other gymnsasts in the Fourth of July parade in Augusta.
Morgan Bosley of Augusta carries his three children before joining family members along the parade route Friday during the Fourth of July celebration in Augusta. Riding on Bosley’s back is his stepson Liam Duffy, 8, on his shoulders is stepson Jordan Kay, 2, and being carried across his chest is his son Axyl Bosley.
Augusta Police Department Color Guard members carry the colors Friday while marching during the Fourth of July parade in Augusta.

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