Red, white and blue fill Temple Avenue as participants of all ages ride in the 72nd annual Ocean Park Independence Parade on Monday.
A colorful float adds Independence Day spirit as the parade travels down Temple Avenue.
Young parade participants enjoy the ride.
The Pride of Ocean Park Kazoo Band entertains the crowd as they march on Monday.
"Uncle Sam" is escorted with bagpipes during the parade travels down Temple Avenue.
Representatives of the Ocean Park Association wave flags.
Spectators of all ages watch and wave as the Ocean Park Independence Parade travels down Temple Avenue.
Nick Overton, 7, and his brother Anthony, 4, of Westford, Mass., watch with anticipation as the parade approaches. Nick, Anthony and their parents are visiting family in town for the week.
Participants of all kinds ride in the Ocean Park Independence Parade on Monday.
Rand and Susan Clark of Dayton drive their 1914 Woody Model T in the 72nd annual Ocean Park Independence Parade Monday.
People light sparklers while waiting for the fireworks to begin. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
John Lushima of Portland takes a photo of his family while waiting for the fireworks at the Eastern Promenade on Monday night. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
The show gets underway at the Eastern Promenade on Monday night. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Spectators are silhouetted by a dazzling burst of color at Portland's fireworks show on the Eastern Prom Monday night. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
John McNamara of Portland waves a sparkler while waiting for the city's fireworks display at the Eastern Promenade. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
The crowd sits on the hillside in anticipation. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Fireworks at the Eastern Promenade on Monday night. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Bursting in air. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Booms and sizzles in the air; oohs and aahs on the ground. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
A star in the East? Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
A rainfall of fireworks wows the crowd on the Eastern Prom. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
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