Mount Pleasant kicked of the American Independence celebration in Cabarrus County Saturday with the reading of the Declaration of Independence, a parade, festival and fireworks Saturday. Michael A. Anderson and Dylan Anderson of Michael A. Anderson Photography shared dozens of photos. Here are a few. Many more are on their Facebook page.
Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
Booger Woods always has one of the best parade floats in Cabarrus County.
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Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
This beauty queen was among the smiling faces in the Mount Pleasant parade.
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Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
The Mount Pleasant parade was filled in American flags.
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Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
Many parade-goers were dressed for the occasion.
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Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
People lined the streets of Mount Pleasant for the annual Independence parade.
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Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
The parade was fun for all ages.
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Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society and museum opened the Saturday celebration with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Classic cars were part of the parade.
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Mount Pleasant Independence Parade
The town's celebration moved to the park for music, food and fireworks during the evening.
The Cabarrus County celebration of American Independence began Saturday with the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society, followed by the Mount Pleasant parade, festival and fireworks.
Kannapolis hosted a patriotic concert by the Charlotte Symphony on Saturday evening at Village Park, followed by fireworks.Â
