Bogota celebrates Fourth of July with food, fellowship, and a parade

In Bogota, the 23rd Annual Bogota Freedom Parade and Celebration kicked off July 4, at 9 a.m. at the Bogota Community Center. The annual event is a staple of the Bogota community and welcomes hundreds each year.

This year’s Bogota Freedom Parade was held in honor of the late Larry Bennett.

Judy Childress (right) presents Randy Brooks (left) with a plaque for being this year’s Grand Marshal.

Judy Childress (right) presents an award to Braiden Chism (left) for being named this year’s winner for Most Patriotic in the Bogota Freedom Parade.