A Chautauqua Fourth of July in Pictures

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Eliza Scutella, waves as she walks toward Bestor Plaza during the annual Independence Day Children's Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Eliza Scutella, waves as she walks toward Bestor Plaza during the annual Independence Day Children's Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Students from the Children's School prepare to sing outside of the Colonnade during the annual Children's School Independance Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Tiffany Clementi-Hammes leads the children during the sing-along outside of the Collonade during the annual Children's School Independance Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Claire Arterburn looks up at a Children's School employee after the annual Children's School Independance Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Bestor Plaza. on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Bestor Plaza. . MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
August Paul, hangs from a tree while looking at his mom Hope, during the annual Children's School Independance Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Elizabeth Welch takes a photo of the Chautauqua Community Band during their performance on Thursday, July 4, 2019 on Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
From left, Amy, Ronan, and Mora O’Linn wave flags during the performance of the Chautauqua Community Band during the 28th concert on Thursday, July 4, 2019 on Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Coleen Law performs with the Chautauqua Community Band during their performance on Thursday, July 4, 2019 on Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Jason Weintraub conducts at the 28th Chautauqua Community Band Concert On Thursday, July 4, on Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Joan Rosenthal talks with family and friends during the 28th Chautauqua Community Band Concert on Thursday, July 4, 2019 on Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Rose Lindblom, paints Ingrid Albrecht's face during the 28th Chautauqua Community Band Concert On Thursday, July 4, on Bestor Plaza. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Atlanta residents, from left, Gregor Turk, Murphy Townsend, and Bert Clark capture the Independence Day celebrations Thursday, July 4, 2019. VISHAKHA GUPTA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The Chautauqua Community Band plays their annual Independence Day Concert in Bestor Plaza under the lead of Conductor and founder of the Chautauqua Community Band, Jason Weintraub on Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Children stand patiently in line to be the next to have their faces painted on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Bestor Plaza. ALEXANDER WADLEY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Self-proclaimed lifelong Chautauquan John Pender poses for a portrait in his Independence Day outfit along with his two dogs, also dressed in patriotic attire on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Bestor Plaza. ALEXANDER WADLEY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Fallon Altafi climbs the steps of the Smith Memorial Library with assistance from her mother Whitney to get a better look at the festivities in Bestor Plaza on Thursday, July 4, 2019. ALEXANDER WADLEY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The audience in the Amp uses lights on their cell phones to sway to the music while Conductor Stuart Chafetz leads the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in their performance of "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" from Man of La Mancha Thursday July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Conductor Stuart Chafetz speaks to the audience in between songs about what the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra will be playing next during the Independence Day Celebration at the Amp July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Stuart Chafetz signals for the audience to sing louder while he conducts the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra during the Independence Day Celebration at the Amp on July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Baritone Michael Preacely belts out in song while performing with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra during the Independence Day Celebration at the Amp on July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Baritone Michael Preacely performs with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra during the Independence Day Celebration at the Amp July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Right, Conductor Stuart Chafetz leads the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra while, left, Baritone Michael Preacely belts out in song during the Independence Day Celebration at the Amp on July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Baritone Michael Preacely belts out in song while performing with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra during the Independence Day Celebration at the Amp on July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Stuart Chafetz conducts the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra during the Independence Day Celebration at the Amp on July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The American flag drops from the ceiling of the Amp at the end of the Independence Day Celebration featuring the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The American flag drops from the ceiling of the Amp at the end of the Independence Day Celebration featuring the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Chautauquans watch fireworks on North Lake Drive while the nearby bell tower plays patriotic tunes Thursday July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Chautauquans watch fireworks on North Lake Drive while the nearby bell tower plays patriotic tunes Thursday July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Chautauquans watch fireworks on North Lake Drive while the nearby bell tower plays patriotic tunes Thursday July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Chautauquans watch fireworks on docks along North Lake Drive while the nearby bell tower plays patriotic tunes Thursday July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Chautauquans watch fireworks on docks along North Lake Drive while the nearby bell tower plays patriotic tunes Thursday July 4, 2019. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Each summer, Chautauquans showcase their American spirit with a day filled with celebrations of country and community. The Children’s School parade, Chautauqua Community Band concert, Independence Day Pops Celebration, and fireworks over a flare-lined Chautauqua Lake make for an Independence Day celebration like none other.

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