Many locations in Central City were festively decorated, including the Sawyer House along Main Street.

During the Fourth of July Parade, the “Star Spangled Banners” was performed on the electric guitar by Dakota McWhortor.

Several volunteers carry a large American Flag through downtown Central City in honor of Independence Day, July 4.

A lawnmower train makes its way along Main Street, advertising local organizations and businesses.

Third Fire District Fire Department Engine Number One makes a special appearance in the Fourth of July parade in Central City.

With sirens blaring, the Third Fire District and several neighboring area departments from Alburnett, Coggon, Prairieburg, and Center Point Ambulance Service line North Fourth Street, waving and tossing candy to many spectators.

A classic John Deere pulls the local Girl Scout group through downtown Central City.

With patriotic party poppers, bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue confetti, the celebrating Independence Day

A Jeep Club, 319, takes over Central City, featuring a neon green Jeep with a patriotic T-rex.

Lynn DeDecker of Marion drives his 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee through Central City’s Fourth of July Parade.

Parade spectators get soaked with a splash of cold water as water cannons are fired from one of the parade floats.

After the parade, several kids, excited and full of energy, decided to cool off and have some fun by running through the Hydrant sprinkler at Station One on the Fourth of July.

After the Fourth of July Parade, fun activities were available along Main Street, including cotton candy, face painting, live music, vendors, a cookie-eating contest, and more.

Members of Central City AMVETS Post 37 present the colors as they lead the Fourth of July parade through downtown Central City on July 4.