Sparks in the Park draws thousands
During a prade, tractors putt down Ash Grove's historic Main Street to kick off the festival. The festival began at 3 p.m. with the parade and ended with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Ash Grove FFA sponsor Nathan Isakson prepares food for festival-goers at Sparks in the Park at Ash Grove Park.
Kids young and old participate in "The Cupid Shuffle" at sparks in the park on June 25. The festival hosted more than 40 estimated vendors from local stands to food trucks.
The annual Sparks in the Park Fourth of July celebration began at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, with a parade and ended with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. David Alborn, who helped organize the event with the Ash Grove Masonic Lodge 100 was pleased with the day.
"Although it was a bit warm, we still had an above average turnout of around 4,400," Alborn said. "It was viewed a success by ourselves and those that attended thanks to increased support from vendors and sponsors.
The Lodge also recognized the Ash Grove Baseball team who won state baseball, and Ash Grove's Asher Rust, who also won state golf.
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