On Fri., July 4, 2014, the historical town of Bel Air, held their annual Fourth of July parade and festivities gathering from 6:45 a.m. to about 10 p.m.

The patriotic events begin at 6:45 a.m. with the flag raising ceremony, taking place at the Bel Air High School. The town had four different locations where various patriotic activities took place throughout the day. Location A being Bel Air High School, Rockfield Ballpark as location B, the Hays house as location C and Shamrock Park and Bel Air Elementary School as location D.

“I attended the evening activities which were the parade and fireworks like I have almost every year I’ve lived in Bel Air. Nothing gets me more in the patriotic spirit then spending my day with my friends and family celebrating our nation’s freedom in my own town.” Says Bel Air High School sophomore, Morgan Knight.

The highlight of the day is always the annual parade that began at 6:00 p.m., here you can see locals and performers walk, drive, ride, and dance along Main Street on various floats and vehicles while performing eye-catching routines.

“My father lives in the Main Street location of Bel Air and every year my daughters and I sit in his backyard in lawn chairs or lay on blankets and watch the amazing fireworks display that end the holiday just the right way.” Says Bel Air local, Nancy Hoch.

The annual fireworks show takes place at John Carroll High school at approximately 9:30 p.m. The town gathers around the fields and watches the breathtaking final celebration, which ends with the captivating grand finally.

What’s a better way to show your country some love than a summer day full of patriotism and fun? Make sure to attend the 4^th of July festival in 2015, enjoy your freedom and make some memories.