Hundreds of people lined both sides of Main Street for London’s Independence Day parade. Sports teams, political candidates, non-profit groups, and more put on a great display.
The Madison County Special Olympics program has enjoyed lots of success in a variety of sports this year.Steve Foster drives his antique tractor down Main Street.London City Schools’ marching band puts on a show as they made their way along the parade route.Keeping the beatBig smile!Representatives of Merri-Mac Miracle wave to the crowd. The non-profit group is working to make improvements to London’s Merri-Mac Park.Wayne Roberts, executive director of the Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails, rides his recumbent bike, accompanied by several other bike enthusiasts. The group recently dedicated a mural series along the bike path that runs through London.The 2023 London Strawberry Festival royalty, crowned just a couple of weeks ago, float along the parade route.Lt. Mark Foster with the London Fire Department brings up the rear of the parade in the department’s antique fire engine.