The American Legion’s Fourth of July Parade took place Monday morning near downtown Odessa on Grant.
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The Crossroads Downtown Church Children's Choir takes the stage at the American Legion "Let Freedom Ring" event.
Two-year-old Adonis and 6-year-old sister Kataleya Hastings don't miss a chance to pose with the Dark Knight as Mom saves the moment.
With her colorful 4th of July hat, Ellen Springfield shops some of the booths at the American Legion celebration.
UTPB music major Francisco Zermeno from Big Spring, Texas plays the National Anthem to open the American Legion "Let Freedom Ring" event.
Fireworks, parades, and other 4th of July activities can sometime be too much for a little guy. Fifteen-month-old Ezira enjoys his second 4th of July nap on father Andrew Porter's chest.
Hadley Jo of Jena, Louisiana performs at the American Legion with the Eddie Austin Band on Monday afternoon.
Odessa 4th of July Parade staging area.
Odessa 4th of July Parade staging area.
Two-year-old Slade Brynum enjoys his pinwheel in the cool breeze of the staging area prior to the 4th of July Parade Monday.
Rowan Friar, 2, and 11-year-old Jada Cuevas make signs for vehicles in the parade.
Prior to the parade start, Darven Wright gets a chance to sit on the Confederate Air Force mini bike in the staging area.
Marine Major Ramon Armendariz cuts across the stage area with a small American flag in hand.
Charles Kobes with VFW Post 4372 Flag Corps relaxes before the march down the Grant Street parade route.
The parade starts and makes the turn from 17th Street on to Grant Monday morning.
A stilt walker begins the trip down Grant Street as the parade turns South from 17th Street.
The Downtown Lions Club sponsored the 4th of July Parade and the Club's Queen Giselle Arenivas gets a chance to use the royal wave.
The OHS Dance Team, the 2022 National Champion Team, are welcomed by the parade crowd.
Cheri Thrower of Midland shows customer Mary Groomer one of her handmade wreaths at the American Legion "Let Freedom Ring" event.
The Crossroads Downtown Church Children's Choir takes the stage at the American Legion "Let Freedom Ring" event.
