America celebrates 4th of July

Storm delays kickoff of local Firecracker Fest, but doesn't dampen spirit

Four-year-old Jeremiah Oliver of Statesboro shows his patriotic spirit Saturday during Firecracker Fest 2015 at Mill Creek Park. After a rainy start to the annual Fourth of July celebration, thousands of area residents enjoyed games, music and, of course, a huge fireworks show to close the evening. - photo by RAPHAEL PANTIN/For the Herald

W Firecracker Fest 1 — Four-year-old Jeremiah Oliver of Statesboro shows his patriotic spirit Saturday during Firecracker Fest 2015 at Mill Creek Park. After a rainy start to the annual Fourth of July celebration, thousands of area residents enjoyed games, music and, of course, a huge fireworks show to close the evening. - photo by RAPHAEL PANTIN/For the Herald

A fast moving thunderstorm that hit Statesboro about 4:30 Saturday afternoon delayed the Firecracker Fest at Mill Creek Park, but didn’t dampen the annual celebration of the Fourth of July. By the time the fireworks show started at 9:15, the park was jammed with thousands joining in the giant party for the 239th birthday of the United States. Mike Rollins, director of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department, which organizes Firecracker Fest every year, said the early arriving crowds were quickly moved to safety as the storm hit.

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