McLemoresville Hosts July 4th Celebration

McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — McLemoresville hosted its traditional annual July 4 celebration with a parade, cakewalk, street dance, live music by Back Road Truckers, food, and fireworks.

Mayor Phil Williams led the parade, which attracts many children’s entries. This political year also attracted local political candidates.

The McLemoresville community gathered on July 4th, 2026, for an annual celebration that brought neighbors together for a festive parade full of spirit and hometown pride. The event featured a wide array of participants, from young cyclists to vintage vehicle enthusiasts, all enjoying the parade.

WALKERS

1st — #54 Arya Stembridge

2nd — #13 Kathryn and Liam Wunderlick

YOUTH BATTERY

1st — #16 and #17 The Cobbs

2nd — #31 Russell Woodall

3rd — #51 Karlie Kail

GIRLS BICYCLES

1st — #49 Camilla Jenkins

2nd — #22 Kensley Martin

3rd — #29 Izabella Sellers

BOYS BICYCLES

1st — #30 Izaiah Sellers

SCOOTER

1st — #42 Fender Foster

2nd — #24 Jack Martin

GOLF CARTS - Group I

1st — #48 Carolina Campbell

2nd — #32 Marlowe and Myles Temple

3rd — #41 Alex Caviness

GOLF CARTS - Group II 

1st — #38 Kim, David, Derrick, Clementine, Will and Caden

2nd— #40 Kason, Cooper, Sawyer and Gunner

3rd — #39 The Cliftons

4-WHEELERS - Girls

1st — #52 Annaka Townsend

2nd — #44 MaKenna Hollowell

4-WHEELERS - Boys

1st — #23 Kaleb Martin and JoJo

2nd — #43 Ty Hollowell

3rd — #33 Easton Miller

GO-CARTS

1st — #27 Dawson and Laney Williams

MINI-BIKES

1st — #34 Samuel Everett

2nd — #35 Ellie Jo Everett

DIRT BIKES

1st — #25 Gunner Brown

2nd — #26 Ayden Taylor

3rd — #28 Ellie Williams

MOTORCYCLES

1st — #55 Madison Myles

ATVs

1st — #53 “Pat’s Restaurant”

2nd — #10, #11 and #15 Reedy Creek Baptist Church Youth — Natalie, Annie, Natasha, Psyana, Larry, Lexy, Jelason, Richard, Kennedy, Kameron, Larry, LeAnna, Lennox, Mason, and Ezra

SIDE-BY-SIDE

1st — #12 Ryan and Hadley Brockman

2nd — #57 Maddie Martin and Jessie Martin

3rd — #21 Kensley Newsome

JEEPS

1st — #20 Kinley and Shelby Adams

ANTIQUE TRACTOR

1st — #20 Matthew Langley – 1950 JD Model A

AUTO

1st — #46 Randy Powers – 1977 Chevy Truck

2nd — #47 Jacob Powers – 1979 Chevy Truck

3rd — #37 Larry Sharp

The event also saw participation from local political figures, including Ryan White, Michael King, Eric Sawyers, and Tommy Davis. Organizers expressed deep gratitude to the judges for their work, and extended special thanks to the local fire departments and the Rescue Squad for their ongoing support. It was a day of community success, marked by the participation and enthusiasm of everyone who helped make the McLemoresville July 4th parade a memorable celebration.