PHOTOS: Hundreds mark America's 250th with music, fireworks in Gainesville - Gainesville Times

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PHOTOS: Hundreds mark America's 250th with music, fireworks in Gainesville

Hundreds gathered for the Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7 Fourth of July celebration at Laurel Park. Attendees experienced food trucks, vendors, Laurel Park's splash pad, swimming and fishing in Lake Lanier, cornhole and a fireworks show. - photo by Adriana Cascio

07042026FIREWORKS 24 — Hundreds gathered for the Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7 Fourth of July celebration at Laurel Park. Attendees experienced food trucks, vendors, Laurel Park's splash pad, swimming and fishing in Lake Lanier, cornhole and a fireworks show. - photo by Adriana Cascio

Hundreds gathered Saturday to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday at the American Legion Fourth of July Celebration, a family-friendly event organized by Hall County Parks & Leisure in partnership with Gainesville's Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7.