Clinton Fire Department proudly showed its colors at Clinton Lakeside Park on July 4. - Pete Gwada

Justin Lelle and his daughters, Florance, left and Gloria, came dressed appropriately for the Norris Fourth of July celebration. - Pete Gwada

A child begins scaling the climbing wall at George Templin Memorial Park in Rocky Top during Friday night’s Independence Day celebration. - Pete Gwada

Some visitors to the Monday Norris Day celebration in downtown Norris check out the bake sale goodies offered by the St. Joseph’s Catholic Women. - Pete Gwada

Visitors to Rocky Top’s Independence Day celebration Friday, July 1, at George Templin Memorial Park take a “train” ride around the park. - Pete Gwada

Pony rides were popular during last Friday night’s Rocky Top Independence Day celebration in George Templin Memorial Park. - Pete Gwada