McLemoresville Hosts July 4th Celebration
From the Jul 7, 2026 e-Edition
McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — McLemoresville hosted its traditional annual July 4 celebration with a parade, cakewalk, street dance, live music by Back Road Truckers, food, and fireworks.
Mayor Phil Williams led the parade, which attracts many children’s entries. This political year also attracted local political candidates.
The McLemoresville community gathered on July 4th, 2026, for an annual celebration that brought neighbors together for a festive parade full of spirit and hometown pride. The event featured a wide array of participants, from young cyclists to vintage vehicle enthusiasts, all enjoying the parade.
WALKERS
1st — #54 Arya Stembridge
2nd — #13 Kathryn and Liam Wunderlick
YOUTH BATTERY
1st — #16 and #17 The Cobbs
2nd — #31 Russell Woodall
3rd — #51 Karlie Kail
GIRLS BICYCLES
1st — #49 Camilla Jenkins
2nd — #22 Kensley Martin
3rd — #29 Izabella Sellers
BOYS BICYCLES
1st — #30 Izaiah Sellers
SCOOTER
1st — #42 Fender Foster
2nd — #24 Jack Martin
GOLF CARTS - Group I
1st — #48 Carolina Campbell
2nd — #32 Marlowe and Myles Temple
3rd — #41 Alex Caviness
GOLF CARTS - Group II
1st — #38 Kim, David, Derrick, Clementine, Will and Caden
2nd— #40 Kason, Cooper, Sawyer and Gunner
3rd — #39 The Cliftons
4-WHEELERS - Girls
1st — #52 Annaka Townsend
2nd — #44 MaKenna Hollowell
4-WHEELERS - Boys
1st — #23 Kaleb Martin and JoJo
2nd — #43 Ty Hollowell
3rd — #33 Easton Miller
GO-CARTS
1st — #27 Dawson and Laney Williams
MINI-BIKES
1st — #34 Samuel Everett
2nd — #35 Ellie Jo Everett
DIRT BIKES
1st — #25 Gunner Brown
2nd — #26 Ayden Taylor
3rd — #28 Ellie Williams
MOTORCYCLES
1st — #55 Madison Myles
ATVs
1st — #53 “Pat’s Restaurant”
2nd — #10, #11 and #15 Reedy Creek Baptist Church Youth — Natalie, Annie, Natasha, Psyana, Larry, Lexy, Jelason, Richard, Kennedy, Kameron, Larry, LeAnna, Lennox, Mason, and Ezra
SIDE-BY-SIDE
1st — #12 Ryan and Hadley Brockman
2nd — #57 Maddie Martin and Jessie Martin
3rd — #21 Kensley Newsome
JEEPS
1st — #20 Kinley and Shelby Adams
ANTIQUE TRACTOR
1st — #20 Matthew Langley – 1950 JD Model A
AUTO
1st — #46 Randy Powers – 1977 Chevy Truck
2nd — #47 Jacob Powers – 1979 Chevy Truck
3rd — #37 Larry Sharp
The event also saw participation from local political figures, including Ryan White, Michael King, Eric Sawyers, and Tommy Davis. Organizers expressed deep gratitude to the judges for their work, and extended special thanks to the local fire departments and the Rescue Squad for their ongoing support. It was a day of community success, marked by the participation and enthusiasm of everyone who helped make the McLemoresville July 4th parade a memorable celebration.
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