Madison celebrates nation’s birthday

  • A woman and her daughter watch along as the band performs.
    A woman and her daughter watch along as the band performs.
  • The Classic City Band with its impressive horn section entertains the crowd in Madison.
    The Classic City Band with its impressive horn section entertains the crowd in Madison.
  • A young attendee demonstrates his patriotism with an unusual hat.
    A young attendee demonstrates his patriotism with an unusual hat.
  • Uncle Sam, (aka Madison City Councilman Eric Joyce) was on hand for the picnic at the MMCC.
    Uncle Sam, (aka Madison City Councilman Eric Joyce) was on hand for the picnic at the MMCC.
  • Conductor Michael Brewer leads the Classic City Band as it plays another traditional American tune.
    Conductor Michael Brewer leads the Classic City Band as it plays another traditional American tune.
A few hundred Americans – most of them Morgan County residents – put away any differences they may have had for a few hours on July 3 and gathered on the lawn of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on Foster Street and S. Main Street to celebrate Independence Day with a picnic and concert. Uncle Sam himself (rumored to be Madison City Councilman Eric Joyce in disguise) even made an appearance,…

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