TIMES photographs by Annette Beard
Ember Martin, 4, helped Mrs. Beverly Brewer pass out tickets for the free dinner served by First Assembly of God Church at the annual Freedom Fest Sunday.
Mrs. Bonnie Austin clapped in time to the gospel tunes being sung by members of Westside Baptist Church Sunday evening while Sandy Fletcher sang along.
Several thousand people sat on the grass, on blankets, in lawn chairs listening to music, eating, watching children play and waiting for the fireworks at the annual Freedom Fest Sunday.
Sherman Fletcher and Jackie Crabtree passed out desserts in the Freedom Fest food line.
A beagle and his family enjoyed resting on the grass at Freedom Fest.
Linda Mather passed out cold drinks to children at Freedom Fest Sunday.
A drummer provided the tempo as members of Westside Baptist Church performed at Freedom Fest Sunday evening.
Community on 06/28/2017