Stars over Stephenville celebrates America 250

Terah Bradberry runs alongside the Bradberry's Best float in the Stephenville July 4th parade handing out trinkets. Feed for sale was also showcased on the parade entry. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Fireworks explode in the night sky at Stars over Stephenville Saturday, July 4 in honor of America's 250th birthday. Caitlin Moyer Photography | Submitted photo

Representatives from Texas Car Detail in Dublin cool down parade goers as they squirt water into the large crowd. For more parade photos, see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A 'Better With Dairy' float shows off some enthusiastic 'cows' handing out tubes of yogurt along the parade route. The parade entry is in honor of Erath County's Dairy industry. Below, the reigning court for Miss Dublin rides on the newly redone Dublin Chamber of Commerce Ambassador float. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Stars over Stephenville celebrates

The reigning court of Miss Lilly G Texas rides in the annual Stephenville July 4th parade. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Precinct 1 County Commissioner and Harbin Volunteer Firefighter Dee Stephens waves to crowds from atop a fire truck. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Parade participants concentrate on flinging candy. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo