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Public service workers celebrated at holiday barbecue
Fourth of July tradition continues with patriotic event at Memorial Park
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Alexis Gillespie, 5, prepares to bite into a piece of watermelon Wednesday at Memorial Park Funeral Home during the annual Fourth of July cookout in honor of public safety workers.
The sights, smells, tastes and sounds Wednesday afternoon in Gainesville were truly American. Surrounded by American flags and patriotic T-shirts, thousands gathered at the Fourth of July celebration in Gainesville to enjoy hot dogs, barbecue, watermelon and gospel music. They also got plenty of face time with political candidates seeking votes in the upcoming July 31 primary election.