Thousands of local residents poured into Oneonta's Neahwa Park for the 21st annual Independence Day celebration.

A full lineup of entertainment entertained the crowd from noon right up to the edge of fireworks at dark.  A free ballgame entertained 4,417 fans (a season record).  The weather co-operated with warm sun and bright skies all day long.

Congratulations to the Oneonta First Night organization for another spectacular event celebrating America's birthday!

Here are some of the scenes from the Hometown 4th of July....

These two competed in the first Tuff Enuff competition
These two competed in the first Tuff Enuff competition
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The official Tuff Enuff car
The official Tuff Enuff car
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Pickin' and grinnin' in the Traditional Music Tent
Pickin' and grinnin' in the Traditional Music Tent
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Five pretty girls enjoying the fun
Five pretty girls enjoying the fun
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Fair food!
Fair food!
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For the 12th year in a row the Blue Ribbon Cloggers performed!
For the 12th year in a row the Blue Ribbon Cloggers performed!
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This ended up being a VERY busy place!
This ended up being a VERY busy place!
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Norwich's Colorscape brought along their 1971 "hippie van"
Norwich's Colorscape brought along their 1971 "hippie van"
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Big Chuck actually owned a van like this in 1973 and he couldn't resist getting in and trying it out1
Big Chuck actually owned a van like this in 1973 and he couldn't resist getting in and trying it out1
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