OTT--0704(2007)--CITY--L2R--Sandy Martin and Hilda Moses, both from Norwood, NY, ride along on the float being put on by Knapps Station Community Church in Norwood, NY for Independence Day-- PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT--0704(2007)--CITY--L2R-- Hannnah Dougherty (3) who comes to Norwood, NY from Massena, NY every year for independence day with her family gets her face painted by Buttons the Clown, also known as Krista Makenna, who owns Partys R Us. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)



OTT--0704(2007)--CITY--Acacia Richards (6) of Norfolk, NY waves an American flag during a Independence Day BBQ party with friends and family in Norwood, NY. Acacia visits Norwood every Independence day with her family to view their fireworks display. -- PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)



OTT--0704(2007)--CITY--L2R--Melissa Phippen and Theresa Gravlin, both of Norwood, NY, wave as they parade by on the American Legion's Unit 68 Ladies Division of Norwood float passes by the crowd -- PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)