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Courtesy photos Children at Westminster Presbyterian Church enjoyed a Fourth of July celebration one day early with a 'mini-parade' held Friday at the church.

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Daily Sun photo/Bob Belcher Rhett Southard, 3, is in the lead in the 3 and under race Saturday at the Blooming Grove July 4th celebration. Preston Atkeisson, 2, and his mom, Amanda, are running a close second place.

Daily Sun photo/Bob Belcher Area residents lined both sides of the parade route Saturday for Blooming Grove? 4th of July celebration.

Daily Sun photo/Bob Belcher The Stars and Stripes led the way Saturday at the Blooming Grove 4th of July Parade through downtown.

Daily Sun photo/Bob Belcher These World War II veterans had a special place Saturday in the Blooming Grove 4th of July parade.

Daily Sun photo/Bob Belcher The Chip Shop had this colorful entry in the Blooming Grove 4th of July parade.

Daily Sun photo/Bob Belcher No Texas parade would be complete without a tractor. Blooming Grove celebrated Saturday with its 4th of July parade.