A ground firework known as a mine lights up the sky at the Fruitlands fireworks display, July 3.
At 13 months old, Evan Hops has had enough! Mom Emily scrambles to provide the toddler with a snack before the fireworks display at Fruitlands.
Don Sugai of Bare Hill Band belts it out as the final act of the night (not counting the fireworks!) at Fruitlands.
William Mara is dressed for the part as he waits with his decorated bicycle for the judging to begin.
Patriotic rocker Aidan Long is one of the bike decorating contest winners.
From left: Parade organizers Keith Conant, Pat Jennings, and Jud Ratliff discuss logistics before the parade begins. (Photo by Tom Aciukewicz)
Town Hall as reflected in the headlight of the 1930 Packard touring car that won the blue ribbon for antique cars.
The color guard kicks off the parade. From left: Thomas Callahan, Commander Stephen Dakin, Don Green, and Nelson Northern. (Photo by Tom Aciukewicz)
Cecilia Juliano is all set for the parade to begin, candy collecting bag in hand.
An Children enjoy the ride on the TP Hazel float.
The Carlson Orchards float.
Members of the Harvard Woman’s Club. (Photo by Tom Aciukewicz)
Children watch the parade and wait for candy thrown from the passing floats.
Dave and Pam Durrant’s car sports a British mascot on the back
Frank Carlson gives a big thumbs up as he drives his tractor pulling the Carlson Orchards float in the parade. (Photo by Tom Aciukewicz)
A classic Model T.
The Bare Hill Pond beach staff.
Keith, Christina, and Samantha Taylor cover their ears as the fire engines pass
Children with bikes decorated for the day take part in the parade. (Photo by Tom Aciukewicz)
Chief Denmark sports a set of beads and displays a handful of candy given to him by fans in a passing car.
Grand Marshal Arline Marteney walks to the microphone to address the crowd.
Alex Lee competes in the sack race. (Photo by Daniel Shrives)
Meghanne Fitzsimmons and Sarah vandeVaart sprint to a second-place finish in the three-legged race. (Photo by Daniel Shrives)
Russel Kilkenny raises his hand as he finishes his pie.
Will Armstrong is on his way to a second-place pie-eating finish for his age group.
On a true dog day of summer, Elsie the dog gets a drink from a water bottle.
Third-place winner in the adult division Casey Magrath resists the blueberry pie congratulatory kiss of first-place winner Bob Armstrong, who tied with Adam Carter. (Photo by Tom Aciukewicz)
Standing behind the fire hose target provides welcome relief from the heat. (Photo by Daniel Shrives)
