And they're off! Some rode the course, powered by mom All dressed up and no place to go Before the race starts, bubbles Emma, 3, is excited about fireworks Reflection Acting class The mayor declares Brew Week The "Brew-B-Q" cruise-in Families were welcome at the "Brew-B-Q" Local politician and her press-secretary son Beatings with padded bats were a popular game Nothing like corn on the cob No idea Dancing to the Wild Honeybees Saturday's "Last Call" was extremely hot "Hell Betties" roller derbyists pulled the beer Fun on a local party balcony overlooking the festi… Shade was in demand -- it was more than 100 degree… Loud live music was provided The audience was appreciative but mostly subdued A father-daughter dance in front of the stage Viewing the scene from the balcony The fireworks were spectacular, as fireworks tend… Blankets in July! Seems hot, doesn't it They came in assorted colors The fireworks show begins A sparkler on a string A tyke learns about sparklers The local broadcasters broadcast locally Albany Baptist Church provided food for free Not just fireworks at the event The crowd builds Dillon Cheeseman of Hamburg Fireworks The cannon fuse that sets off the fireworks Her father is the (left-handed!) guitarist for "Fo… Fiona, 4 1/2, provides interpretive dance Children: so like humans By evening, things get blurry Sunset comes Up on the roof A multifaceted superhero Dancing with mom Kate poses, boyfriend comments