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Crowds greet the 4th
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Jasmine,9, Javaris, 10, and Josh Pelote, 11, swing their green and purple glowsticks in anticipation of the Springfield annual fireworks show Saturday evening. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold

Effingham County was full of patriotism over the Independence Day weekend. Friday kicked off with Rincon's Star Spangled Spectacular in the Lowe's parking lot. Then Saturday morning was the Rincon Fourth of July Parade. Saturday night, thousands showed up as Springfield blasted off its spirit with an explosive fireworks show at Effingham County High School. 

 

See our Community Page today and tomorrow as we upload photos from each event!