Monday night saw the skies in Botetourt luminate in celebration of July 4. Left to right: Buchanan Carnival fireworks and the show outside of Breckinridge Elementary School in Fincastle. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]
[PHOTO: Matt de Simone]
Botetourt County celebrated America’s birthday Monday as family and friends enjoyed the Fourth of July festivities.
Buchanan played host to a fireworks celebration following the fourth day of the Buchanan Carnival. The Town of Fincastle celebrated with their annual gathering on the Breckinridge Elementary School ballfields for the show.
Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office led the Buchanan Fourth of July Parade down Main Street on Monday.Commissioner of Revenue Chris Booth (right) and family wave to spectators while on board one of the many Botetourt fire trucks on hand for the procession.James River Cheerleaders took first place in the float contest. [PHOTOS: Matt de Simone]