Parades, protests, pancakes, fireworks: Fourth of July in Claremont
The Claremont Club was bustling on the Fourth of July as local families gathered for dinner in the parking lot along Monte Vista Avenue. From there, they had front-row seats to the Upland fireworks display, above, which lit up the sky directly to the east. The fireworks exploded in the sky over the rock quarry next to the 210 Freeway. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Fourth of July in Claremont was once again packed full of traditional fun, with thousands of folks taking part in the city’s annual Independence Day celebrations.
Along with Fourth of July staples like the pancake breakfast, speaker’s corner, parade, and the evening fireworks show, was a “free America” protest at Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The peaceful demonstration brought an estimated 300 people to the intersection, below, carrying signs, chanting, with hundreds of passing motorists voicing their support by honking their horns.
Girl Scout Troop 3374 member Annie Berman during Claremont’s Fourth of July parade. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Kiwanis Club of Claremont member Mary Paine flipping flapjacks July 4 at the service club’s annual pancake breakfast at Memorial Park. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Runners set off from Memorial Park July 4 as part of Claremont’s annual Freedom 5K. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Independence Day honorees included (L-R) grand marshals Bob Fagg and Sonja Stump, honored citizen Tom Shelley, and honored group AgingNext’s CEO Abby Pascua. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay kicks off the annual T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner July 4 at Memorial Park. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Sycamore Elementary School rising sixth grader Laurel Kiel-Coslett sings “The Star Spangled Banner” on July 4 prior to the parade. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Two-year-old Dylan Condomitti rides his bike down Indian Hill Boulevard as part of Claremont’s Fourth of July parade. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Honored group AgingNext’s CEO Abby Pascua and office dog Maggie at the Fourth of July parade. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Renowned musician and long-time Folk Music Center instrument repairman Henry Barnes plays slide guitar as part of the Fourth of July parade. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
About 75 car loads of local residents had their own July Fourth gatherings at The Claremont Club during the dinner hour. They also had great seats to watch the Upland fireworks show literally right in front of them to the east. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
39-year-old Jessie Rule, of Upland, taking part in the July 4 “free America” protest at Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards. Courier photo/Mick Rhodes
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