July 4th 2008 August 14, 2008
Baldwin City celebrated the Fourth of July with its annual array of fireworks, swimming and fun.
An aerial firework explodes into the Baldwin City night sky on the Fourth of July. The annual fireworks show lasted around 45 minutes.
American flags line the hedge row of a Baldwin City home on the Fourth of July. Boy Scouts were once again placed flags in every yard in Baldwin City for the holiday.
Hundreds of local residents enjoyed hours of swimming and games at the Baldwin City Municipal Pool on July 4th.
Baldwin City Municipal Pool visitors stand in line for the free hot dogs on the Fourth of July.
Two crew members from the fireworks display group work together to put the finishing touches hours before the show. They set up on the Baldwin High School soccer field, north of BHS ball fields.
The community fireworks committee purchased this trailer this year for its annual Fourth of July show. Committee members said the trailer helped with transportation and set up of the show.
A colorful fountain sends bright-colored sparks into the night sky. Scenes like this could be seen all over Baldwin City.
Baldwin City volunteer firefighers drove on of the trucks to the Baldwin High School parking lot for the annual fireworks show.
Baldwin High School graduate Josh Wood, right, took requests as the deejay for the annual show.
A rope of firecrackers crackle and explode on the ground on the Fourth of July.
A Baldwin City man prepares to throw a ball before splashing into the pool during one of the many games on the Fourth of July.
A rocket firework leaves behind a trail of sparks as it launches off the road and into the night sky.
