Okabena celebrates a festive Independence Day

Jul. 5—Hundreds of people lined the streets Monday afternoon in Okabena for the Independence Day parade.

Mermaids aboard the Round Lake Sportsmen's Club boat float wave to the crowd as they go through the Independence Day parade Monday afternoon, July 4, 2022.

Mermaids aboard the Round Lake Sportsmen's Club boat float wave to the crowd as they go through the Independence Day parade Monday afternoon, July 4, 2022.

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Participants in Okabena's Independence Day parade pose for the camera as they take a break from throwing candy to the crowd Monday afternoon, July 4, 2022.

Participants in Okabena's Independence Day parade pose for the camera as they take a break from throwing candy to the crowd Monday afternoon, July 4, 2022.

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Children scramble for candy during the Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4, 2022, in Okabena.

Children scramble for candy during the Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4, 2022, in Okabena.

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