Star-spangled neighbors return to the streets for community celebrations
Memphis firefighters hose down neighborhood kids after the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
William Moore sees how long he can handle the fire hose at the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Kids and pets play in the water at the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Two-year-old Hudson DeLoach plays in the water hose at the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Neighborhoods kids enjoy the water hose at the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
People recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” before the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Kids pick up candy thrown from the floats at the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Family in the neighborhood watch the at the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade from their porches July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Lena McWilliams watches the 73rd annual High Point Terrace Fourth of July parade July 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Redbirds players pause during the presentation of the honor guards at the beginning of the game for the AutoZone Park Fourth of July celebration, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
A family walks to the all-you-can-eat hamburgers and hot dogs at the AutoZone Park Fourth of July Celebration Weekend at the Redbirds game, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
Camden Braxton, 2, tries to get a better look at the Redbirds game during the AutoZone Park Fourth of July celebration at AutoZone Park, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
Jamie Goldstein (left) and daughter Charlie Goldstein load up on their all you can eat hamburgers and hot dogs at the Fourth of July celebration at the Redbirds game at AutoZone Park, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
Col. John Brinkley, the vice commander of the 164th Airlift Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard, throws out the first pitch at the Redbirds game for the Fourth of July celebration, July 1, 2022. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
The honor guard carries flags as part of their presentation for the AutoZone Fourth of July celebration Friday, July 1, 2022. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
Neighborhood July 4 celebrations returned this year, offering residents of neighborhoods across the Memphis metro area a chance to come together and enjoy the holiday.
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Central Gardens Association Highpoint Terrace Fourth of July AutoZone ParkAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
Neil Strebig
Neil Strebig is a chef turned journalist covering economic development and commercial real estate for The Daily Memphian. He grew up in Pennsylvania and has worked at media outlets including the York Daily Record/USA Today Network and most recently as Report for America Corps Member with Lookout Santa Cruz. He is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
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