Freedom celebrates 4th of July

Food, fun, family, friends and fireworks equal a festive celebration sponsored by Freedom Chamber of Commerce.

Last Friday the annual 4th of July celebration took place at the Freedom Rodeo grounds. It was a nice evening with a slight breeze and cloudy skies to the west, which kept the temperatures tolerable.

Approximately 150 people attended the event. It started with a meal of hamburgers, hot dogs and many side dishes; there were fun competitive games for kids of all ages and a fireworks display.

The Freedom Chamber of Commerce provided the meat, buns, watermelon and ice cold drinks. Familie...