Fireworks light up the sky over Demorest during the Glorious Fourth celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
It was an extremely hot but Glorious Fourth in Demorest on Thursday. Thousands turned out for the city’s Independence Day celebration.
The festival started mid-afternoon with vendors lining Georgia Street and crowds lining Central Avenue for the parade.
The festival featured concerts in Demorest Springs Park. The Joe Olds band opened for country singer John Berry, who took the stage in the final few hours before the city’s big fireworks display.
Now Habersham’s Daniel Purcell captured some amazing photos of the people and events that marked our nation’s 248th birthday in Demorest.
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Arts & crafts and food vendors line Georgia Street near Demorest Springs Park. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
Taking a break from the mid-summer day heat. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
Food vendors offer a variety of treats, including festival favorite, cotton candy. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
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The kiddie train chugs around Demorest Springs Park. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
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An aerial view of Demorest Springs Park as crowds spread out to enjoy an evening of music by the Joe Olds Band and John Berry. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
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Country music singer John Berry performs at Demorest Springs Park. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
A view from backstage at the John Berry concert. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
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A couple shows off their dance moves during John Berry’s concert. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)
