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Darlington Independence Day celebration 2021 | PHOTOS
The Darlington community kicked off the local Harford County Independence Day celebrations with its parade and fireworks Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Darlington Elementary School Principal Mrs. Alberta Porter, front, gets folks cheering as she leads a wagon load of flag waving staff and students by the judges stand as they participate in the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Darlington Independence Day parade Grand Marshal Tara Lucey, a lifelong Darlington resident and COVID nurse, waves to the cheering crowd gathered along the parade route Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Ryleigh Skillman waves to the judges as rolls along with some friends in the cow train during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Jaxon Curry proudly displays his flag as the parade rolls by during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Lillian Basom and her friends from the Valley Lea Riding Club show some Independence Day spirit as they participate in the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
in true American style, young Charlie Walter cruises along the parade route in his Evel Knievel outfit during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Madelyn Bratton has some fun dancing around in her patriotic gear as she and her family enjoy the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Scouts from Troop 935 carry the flags as they lead the almost 100 parade entrants along the route for the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Fireworks light up the evening sky over Darlington's Francis Silver Park to the cheers from the crowd as the Darlington Independence Day celebration comes to a close Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Youngsters scramble to gather up all the candy tossed their way by parade participants during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Young Donald Fleck IV gets his ear protection in place so he can enjoy the parade as the first few floats come into view during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Youngsters scramble to gather up all the candy tossed their way by parade participants during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Some parade entrants cruise along the route on their well decorated dirt bikes during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Adrianna Macre has some fun playing with some sparklers while she and her family wait for the fireworks to begin after the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Adam and Sue Giro of Darlington enjoy the ride as they cruise along in their 1931 Ford Model A with the nearly 100 other entrants in the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Future firefighter Tyrell Johnson smiles for the crowd as he rides along in one of the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company trucks during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
The Darlington Independence Day parade was filled with a whiole host of parade participants that entertained the crowd Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
The Darlington Independence Day parade was filled with a whiole host of parade entrants that entertained the crowd Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Sisters Ava, back, and Adrianna Macre have some fun playing with some sparklers as they wait for the fireworks to begin after the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Darlington Independence Day parade Grand Marshal Tara Lucey, a lifelong Darlington resident and COVID nurse, waves to the cheering crowd gathered along the parade route Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Charlie Walter cruises along the parade route in his Evel Knievel outfit during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Adam and Sue Giro enjoy the ride as they cruise along in their 1931 Ford Model A with the nearly 100 other entrants in the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
The Darlington Independence Day parade was filled with a whiole host of patriotic parade participants that entertained the crowd Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Scouts from Troop 935 carry the flags as they lead the almost 100 parade entrants along the route for the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
A young lady adds some bubbles for her touch to help bring a little more fun as she and others wait for the Darlington Independence Day parade to begin Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Sisters Ava, back, and Adrianna Macre have some fun playing with some sparklers as they wait for the fireworks to begin after the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Jaxon Curry proudly displays his flag as the parade rolls by during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Sisters Ava, left, and Adrianna Macre have some fun playing with some sparklers as they wait for the fireworks to begin after the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Darlington Independence Day parade Grand Marshal Tara Lucey, a lifelong Darlington resident and COVID nurse, waves to the cheering crowd gathered along the parade route Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Sisters Ava, left, and Adrianna Macre have some fun playing with some sparklers as they wait for the fireworks to begin after the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Darlington Elementary School Principal Mrs. Alberta Porter, front, gets folks cheering as she leads a wagon load of flag waving staff and students by the judges stand as they participate in the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Fireworks light up the evening sky over Darlington's Francis Silver Park to the cheers from the crowd as the Darlington Independence Day celebration comes to a close Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Charlie Walter cruises along the parade route in his Evel Knievel outfit during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Fireworks light up the evening sky over Darlington's Francis Silver Park to the cheers from the crowd as the Darlington Independence Day celebration comes to a close Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Adrianna Macre has some fun playing with some sparklers while she and her family wait for the fireworks to begin after the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Jaxon Curry has some fun dancing around waving his flag as the parade rolls by during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Fireworks light up the evening sky over Darlington's Francis Silver Park to the cheers from the crowd as the Darlington Independence Day celebration comes to a close Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Fireworks light up the evening sky over Darlington's Francis Silver Park to the cheers from the crowd as the Darlington Independence Day celebration comes to a close Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Future firefighter Tyrell Johnson smiles for the crowd as he rides along in one of the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company trucks during the Darlington Independence Day parade Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)
Darlington Independence Day events 2021
Fireworks light up the evening sky over Darlington's Francis Silver Park to the cheers from the crowd as the Darlington Independence Day celebration comes to a close Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)