Winners of the Freedom on the River Children’s Patriotic Parade for children ages birth through 3 are, from left, , Sarah and Rebekah Foster (tied for first) and Dock Eddins (second).

Winners of the Freedom on the River Patriotic Parade for children ages 4-6 are, from left, Ridley Colvin (first) and Jase King (second).

Winners of the Freedom on the River Patriotic Parade for children ages 7-9 are, from left, Claire Hasty (first), Ja’Mya Foster (tied for third), Christian Threatt (tied for third), and Kyla King (second).

Winners of the Freedom on the River Patriotic Parade for children ages 10 and up are, from left, Rachel Whittington (first), Mary Catherine Whittington (second), Zachary Caudle (tied for third), and Landon Shields (tied for third).

(These photos originally appeared in the Wednesday, July 17 issue of the Demopolis Times.)