This playful mother and son, Amanda and Michael Williams, were among the hundreds who popped out their lawn chairs and noshed on foot-long corndogs on July 3 in Bartlett. Citizens gathered for the music, food, fellowship and an evening capped by fireworks on the lawn of the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center and Appling Middle School. Photo by John Collins.
This little angel with a flag, three-year-old Nadia Lasalous, enjoyed celebrating her country’s Independence Day in Bartlett, under the watchful eyes of her family. Photo by John Collins.
The looming threat of rainclouds didn’t dampen spirits for Bartlett’s gathering by Appling Lake for last week’s star-spangled fun. Bounce houses, lawn chairs, picnic blankets and happy families covered the lawn. Photo by John Collins.
The Bartlett Community Concert Band, an all-volunteer organization of fun-loving locals with a passion for music, kept the Bartlett celebrations lively on July 3. Photo by John Collins.
The Mid-South has a slew of enthusiasts who bring out their gleaming automobiles for the ever-popular car shows at special events like Bartlett’s Independence Day festivities. Photo by John Collins.
