Independence Day celebrations were plentiful in Iredell County this weekend.
But perhaps the most patriotic, home-grown celebration was in Troutman, where people young and old converged Saturday for the town's annual Independence Celebration Parade.
The flag-lined streets welcomed antique war vehicles, horses, tractors and patriotic floats carrying war veterans, pageant queens and a politician or two. Purple Heart recipients served as the parade's grand marshals.
Here are a few photos from the event:








