By Louis Zylka
The 830 Times
The city held Fourth of July events during Friday, July 4.
Stars and Stripes 4th of July Parade on South Main Street on Friday, July 4 (Photo by Louis
Zylka)
The festivities began with the 2025 Stars and Stripes 4th of July Parade, which
started at 10 a.m., with nearly 50 entries.
Dos Dos, located at 822 S. Main St. The Belles were part of the annual 4th of July Parade held
Downtown. (Photo by Louis Zylka)
The parade went down South Main Street and ended on Nicholson Street.
right) wave to the citizens who attended the 2025 Fourth of July Parade on South Main Street.
(Photo by Louis Zylka)
Pageant winners, city officials and local businesses participated in the annual parade.
Stripes 4th of July Parade held downtown. The Annual 4th Of July Pageant was held on June
27, kicking off the events for the city’s Fourth of July festivities. (Photo by Louis Zylka)
During the afternoon, the annual Free Throw Contest and Three Point Shootout took place at
the Joe Ramos Center beginning at 2 p.m. Children from ages seven through 15 were allowed
to participate.
Contest held at the Joe Ramos Center on Friday afternoon. Maciel participated in the 10-12 age
division during the basketball event held during the Fourth of July. (Photo by Louis Zylka)
Vendors and food trucks were set up outside the Joe Ramos Center at the Dr.
Alfredo Gutierrez Amphitheater, which started at 4 p.m. The bands that performed Friday
evening included Midnight Rodeo, King Cabbage Brass Band and La Fiebre.
Alfredo Gutierrez Amphitheater. Several bands and dance groups performed at the
Amphitheater for the city’s annual Fourth of July events. (Photo by Louis Zylka)
