Wiscasset's Fourth of July brought veterans, race car drivers, public safety personnel, churches and others together for a parade full of red, white and blue and smiles on participants and event-goers. And a week after St. Philip's Strawberry Festival,the Independence Day tradition of Wiscasset Yacht Club's strawberry shortcake meant back to back weeks of being able to enjoy the delectable summer treat.

Parade winners, as shared by Desiree Bailey, were: Animal, first place, Kristen and Clara Mugnai; auto, first place, Jay Verney; second, Fansau family; third, Desiree, Carol, Gabrianna, Emma and Brittany in multigenerational Jeep; business, first, Barnhouse second, Frank Jr & Sons Trucking; third, D&S Excavation; nonprofit, first place, First Congregational Church Wiscasset; second, Alna Volunteer Fire Department; third, American Legion; youth/school, first, Parks and Rec summer camp; second; Midcoast's Jam Basketball; third, Parks and Rec baseball.

Our thanks to Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for these scenes from the day.