McCAYSVILLE CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY

  • A hay bale made this young cowboy’s ride comfortable during the parade through McCaysville and Copperhill.
    A hay bale made this young cowboy’s ride comfortable during the parade through McCaysville and Copperhill.
  • Parade watchers were eager to help when this antique car had engine trouble during the Independence Day parade in McCaysville.
    Parade watchers were eager to help when this antique car had engine trouble during the Independence Day parade in McCaysville.
  • Many businesses were represented in the Independence Day parade.
    Many businesses were represented in the Independence Day parade.
  • A parade to celebrate the Fourth of July has to be complete with plenty of red,white and blue as this participant shows.
    A parade to celebrate the Fourth of July has to be complete with plenty of red,white and blue as this participant shows.
  • Candy came from everywhere during the July 1 parade in McCaysville.
    Candy came from everywhere during the July 1 parade in McCaysville.
  • This young lady waved and smiled as she rode in the Independence Day parade in McCaysville.
    This young lady waved and smiled as she rode in the Independence Day parade in McCaysville.
  • Members of the Fannin County Republican Party showed off their party’s colors during the Independence Day parade in McCaysville.
    Members of the Fannin County Republican Party showed off their party’s colors during the Independence Day parade in McCaysville.
  • Olivia said she was determined to catch more fish than the boys when she took part in the Fishing Rodeo that kicked off the Independence Day celebration in McCaysville Saturday, July 1. She is shown trying her luck from the deck overlooking the Toccoa River at the Toccoa River Park. The rodeo was followed by free hotdogs, chips and drinks for everyone. A parade and antique car show took place in the afternoon before the annual fireworks display that night.
    Olivia said she was determined to catch more fish than the boys when she took part in the Fishing Rodeo that kicked off the Independence Day celebration in McCaysville Saturday, July 1. She is shown trying her luck from the deck overlooking the Toccoa River at the Toccoa River Park. The rodeo was followed by free hotdogs, chips and drinks for everyone. A parade and antique car show took place in the afternoon before the annual fireworks display that night.
  • Zeke was determined to catch a fish at the Kids Fishing Rodeo sponsored by the City of McCaysville.
    Zeke was determined to catch a fish at the Kids Fishing Rodeo sponsored by the City of McCaysville.
  • Simon tried his luck during the Kids Fishing Rodeo sponsored by the City of McCaysville. The event was followed by a community hotdog cookout, also sponsored by the city. These were two of the activities leading up to the annual fireworks show.
    Simon tried his luck during the Kids Fishing Rodeo sponsored by the City of McCaysville. The event was followed by a community hotdog cookout, also sponsored by the city. These were two of the activities leading up to the annual fireworks show.

    Saturday, July 1, brought a full day of activities to McCaysville for the annual Independence Day celebration.

    A fishing rodeo for children began the day and was followed by a free hotdog cookout, parade and car show. These events all led up to the annual fireworks display that traditionally attracts hundreds of people. This year was no different.

    Many visitors to McCaysville were also offered their first look at the expanded Toccoa River Park and the relocated veterans memorial. The memorial had stood at the intersection of Blue Ridge Drive and Tennessee Avenue for decades.