GREENWOOD, Arkansas — It's a perfect day to get out and celebrate Independence Day in Greenwood Square. You'll find Fourth of July favorites from the food vendors and bounce houses for kids.
"It’s just a great day, it’s just a great day for greenwood and the community to be together," said Greenwood resident Barbara Parker.
Parker has lived in Greenwood for 41 years and says she brings her family every year.
“It’s just a great day, it’s just a great day for Greenwood and the community to be together," Parker said.
With temperatures in the 100s, that didn't stop Barbara says it's worth it, she has been out since 9 a.m.
"I come out with the intentions of eating all day. I’ve had snow cones, kettle corn, and egg rolls," explained Parker.
The mayor of Greenwood says today's turnout is larger than it has been in previous years.
"It’s time for people to get together and have some fun time together, whether it was 4th of July or not,” said Mayor Kinslow.
"Greenwood is such a close town, and people just care about each other, and it’s just a joy to see our neighbors and you know everybody out,” Parker said.
Freedom fest is a chance for the Greenwood community to come together to celebrate what Independence Day means to them.
"It’s just our country, our land, our people who fought so hard for us and just to be able to come out here and celebrate," Parker said.
"You know if it wasn’t for those folks who served in the military we wouldn’t be able to have freedom. Freedom is not free as we know, so it’s amazing just to be able to do this and to live in the country we live in….we’re so proud," explained Kinslow.
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