This little sweetie was quite focused on collecting some parade goodies. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Angel and Brian revved their way along Mullan Gulch Road.(Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

The grand marshals were long-time residents of St. Regis, Vern and Rose Gotcher. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Red, white, and blue, and ready for the candy. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Ol' Glory led the way at the start of the St. Regis 4th of July parade. Starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Dog House Saloon, this annual float lineup lasted nearly an hour proceeding through town. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Life is a bowl of cherries, according to the ever loyal and popular St. Regis Cherry Stand. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Winning smiles on the Winki's float. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Look at this patriotic trio! (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

A St. Regis tradition of a free pancake breakfast fuels everyone up for a day full of exciting festivities. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Catch a fish with a magnetic "lure" and win a prize or some candy. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

The 4th of July party in the park features free kids carnival games put on by volunteers from New Day Fellowship and funded by the St. Regis Community Council. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Simply....'Merica. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Superior Towing had the best seat in the house for the parade and probably the best view. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Smokey the Bear and his Forest Service friends. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Dan Park was cruising with his grandson, Dominic. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

This tractor was commemorated in loving memory of Frank and Carol Smith. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Curtis Mintz on his antique John Deere. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Everyone loves the vintage tractor group at the local parades. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Whether you walk, bike, ride, drive, or travel on horseback, there are plenty of ways to enter the St. Regis 4th of July parade. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the 4th of July in St. Regis, starting with a pancake breakfast, the parade, kids' games in the park, and ending at dusk with a truly impressive fireworks show at the community park. America's birthday is a sunup-to-sundown event in this small town. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)