Stars & Stripes for Independence Day
Residents gathered in Yorktown on June 27 for the annual Stars & Stripes Celebration, enjoying an evening of patriotic festivities, family activities and fireworks at City Park.
The celebration began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem performed by Justin Trevino and Jonathan Guerrero of Verdigo, followed by the community's patriotic parade through town.
Throughout the evening, visitors enjoyed a youth car and truck show, homemade ice cream, salsa, dessert and appetizer contests, food vendors and live music by Matt Thigpen, Dr. Gordon Barth and David Williams. People's Choice awards and contest winners were announced before the annual fireworks show, sponsored by Skinny's Fireworks, capped off the evening.
The event, hosted by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, also included home and business decorating and pet photo contests, giving residents several opportunities to showcase their community pride during the annual Independence Day celebration.
