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Middleport Fourth of July parade
<p>Fenney Bennett Post 128 presented the colors during Wednesday&#8217;s Fourth of July parade in Middleport.</p>

Fenney Bennett Post 128 presented the colors during Wednesday’s Fourth of July parade in Middleport.

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<p>ATVs and other forms of transportation were decorated for the parade in Middleport.</p>

ATVs and other forms of transportation were decorated for the parade in Middleport.

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<p>The Meigs Marching Band flags displayed blue and red in honor of Independence Day.</p>

The Meigs Marching Band flags displayed blue and red in honor of Independence Day.

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<p>Boy Scouts marched in the parade and also took part in the flag raising ceremony at Dave Diles Park.</p>

Boy Scouts marched in the parade and also took part in the flag raising ceremony at Dave Diles Park.

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<p>While few in number, horse made their way down Second Avenue in Middleport.</p>

While few in number, horse made their way down Second Avenue in Middleport.

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<p>The Middleport Police lead the parade through the streets of Middleport as the annual Independence Day parade began.</p>

The Middleport Police lead the parade through the streets of Middleport as the annual Independence Day parade began.

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<p>Lighting McQueen&#8217;s car was decorated with a sign saying &#8220;Happy 4th of July.&#8221;</p>

Lighting McQueen’s car was decorated with a sign saying “Happy 4th of July.”

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<p>Firetrucks and firefighters from the Middleport Fire Department were near the front of the parade, as the Middleport Fire Department served as Grand Marshall for the parade.</p>

Firetrucks and firefighters from the Middleport Fire Department were near the front of the parade, as the Middleport Fire Department served as Grand Marshall for the parade.

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<p>The Meigs Marching Band played patriotic music as they marched through the streets of Middleport.</p>

The Meigs Marching Band played patriotic music as they marched through the streets of Middleport.

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Middleport Fourth of July parade

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