MICANOPY, FL (352today.com) – Nothing says 4th of July like Colonial re-enactors, classic cars and a kazoo band. Kazoo band?!?! If you’re in the Alachua County town of Micanopy, a kazoo band performing patriotic songs is all part of the 4th of July fun.

People decked out in red, white and blue line Cholokka Boulevard for an Independence Day parade that kicked off at 11 a.m.

The parade is led by the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam who are better known as Sarah Wolking and her 88-year-old father, Charles Horn.

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Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution dressed in colonial-inspired costumes stroll along the parade route that winds through the charming, tree-lined historic district.

Kids waving flags in one hand and collecting candy in the other delight in the community tradition.

The patriotic event continues Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Micanopy Ball Park. Fireworks start at dusk.

Evie Dortch who is 3 and a half years old enjoys the parade. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Marlie and Pam Hager wait for the parade as fans from all over Florida came to Micanopy for the annual 4th of July parade. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Sarah Wolking, left and her father Charles Horn, right, talk with Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey, center, before the annual 4th of July parade in Micanopy, FL, on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Daughters of the American Revolution dressed in period costume wait to walk in the Micanopy 4th of July parade. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
A young tractor driver waves to the crowd and tosses candy to kids along the Micanopy parade route. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Reenactors were a picture of early America at Micanopy’s annual 4th of July parade. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
19 tractors cruised along the parade route in Micanopy. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
A kazoo band entertained people along the parade route in Micanopy on July 4, 2024. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
There was plenty of candy for kids and a steady stream of old cars in the Micanopy 4th of July parade. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
There was plenty of red, white and blue in and along the parade route in Micanopy. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Luli Cannon came from Tampa to enjoy the slice of Americana in small town Micanopy for the 4th of July. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Bill Parkhurst came from Williston to enjoy the patriotic parade in Micanopy. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today