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PHOTOS: Scenes From Marietta's Let Freedom Ring Parade

From dancing librarians to vintage fire trucks and a skate car, the Independence Day parade took over Roswell Street Tuesday.

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A Marietta City Schools bus is beaming with American pride during Tuesday's Let Freedom Ring parade on Roswell Street near the Marietta Square.
A Marietta City Schools bus is beaming with American pride during Tuesday's Let Freedom Ring parade on Roswell Street near the Marietta Square. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)

MARIETTA, GA — Families lined the sidewalks of Roswell Street Tuesday as the Let Freedom Ring parade marched toward the Marietta Square in observance of Independence Day.

The nearly two-hour parade was sponsored by the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department and featured the Marietta High School band, classic car clubs, out-of-town organizations, a DJ and military service personnel.

Local first responders both from Marietta and Cobb County took part in the observance.

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The 4th in the Park Festival followed the parade.

See below a few of the featured parade guests.

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Alabama's Mobile Azalea Trail is a featured appearance at the Let Freedom Ring parade Tuesday on Roswell Street. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)
Representatives of Wellstar Health Place dance down Roswell Street Tuesday as the Let Freedom Ring parade nears the Marietta Square. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)
The Marietta Police Department ushers in the Let Freedom Ring parade Tuesday in observance of Independence Day. The parade marched on Roswell Street near the Marietta Square.
A vintage fire truck from the Marietta Fire Department cruises down Roswell Street during Tuesday's Let Freedom Ring parade. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)
Cobb County's librarians stroll with library carts during Tuesday's Let Freedom Ring parade on Roswell Street near the Marietta Square. The librarians performed a brief dance routine with the carts during the parade. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)
Sparkles Family Fun Center skates in Marietta's Let Freedom Ring parade Tuesday on Roswell Street.(Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)
Classic cars are featured in the Let Freedom Ring parade Tuesday on Roswell Street. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office SWAT team hangs out at the Let Freedom Ring parade Tuesday on Roswell Street. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)
A military vehicle is followed by classic cars during Tuesday's Let Freedom Ring parade on Roswell Street. (Amanda M. Lumpkin | Patch)

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