INDEPENDENCE DAY IN FULTON, SOUTH FULTON and HICKMAN, JULY 4, 2024

STAR SPANGLED VIEW – Friends and members of the Black family in Fulton County found an ideal spot to view the giant fireworks display launched on a clear Independence Day evening from Hickman’s Harbor. (Photo courtesy of Jay Black)

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS – Fulton Tourism Commission sponsored the brilliant fireworks show staged from the launching point at Fulton City Park on July 2. Large crowds gathered not only at Fulton’s Lohaus Field, but throughout the Twin Cities community to view the display. (Photo by Benita Fuzzell)

SHOWTIME – Dozens of families gathered on the hilltop former location of Hillview Clinic in Fulton, for an ideal view of the Fulton Tourism Commission’s annual fireworks show July 4. (Photo by Benita Fuzzell)

ALL ABOUT AMERICA – Children who attend Ms. Angela’s Little Angels daycare in South Fulton have become accustomed to their annual Fourth of July parade around the neighborhood, this year held on July 3, to celebrate the nation’s freedom. The group is clad in red, white and blue, marching to the beat of patriotic tunes, and proudly displaying the American flag. (Photo by Benita Fuzzell)

PATRIOTS’ PRIDE – During the Fulton Railroaders baseball game at Lohaus Field July 4, special recognition was extended to those who served our country, by the Railroaders team members and staff. The Railroaders went on to win the Independence Day battle against the Hopkinsville Hoppers. Thanks to Fulton Tourism Commission the first 300 spectators to the game received free general admission. (Photo submitted)

FOURTH’S FIRST PITCH – Twin Cities Chamber Citizen of the Year Kim Jobe threw out the first pitch of the Fulton Railroaders Independence Day game against Hopkinsville. (Photo submitted)

FAITH AND FUN ON THE FOURTH – Hickman First United Methodist Church family was on hand for an Independence Day celebration at the corner of Carroll and Tennessee Streets in Hickman, handing out free hot dogs, water, popsicles and glow sticks to visitors. The group provided a tent for shade as well, from 7:30-9 p.m. July 4th, as crowds gathered to watch the annual fireworks display launched from the Hickman harbor. (Photo courtesy of Hickman City and Fulton County, KY. News & Events)