Georgetown's Sertoma Club hosts 2026 July 4 celebration

4-year-old Waylon Goebel, saluting during the posting of the colors, was one of the colorfully attired participants in the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Cheryl Brinkmeyer, as Lady Liberty, was joined by Scott Strance as they joined others during the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

6-year-old Eliyahu Chavez was dressed as Abraham Lincoln for the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

9-year-old Ari Chavez was dressed as George Washington for the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

5-year-old Liam Montoya participated in the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Families participate in the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

7-year-old Leilani Warwick took part in the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

John Meacham, standing left, was joined by his daughter Avah, 16, right, and other members of their family, enjoying a patriotic flag-inspired cover next to the river during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

8-year-old Camilla Warwick cools off and hydrates after participating in the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

18-month-old Addison Gonzalez enjoyed being among the American flags displayed by the Rotary Club of Georgetown during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

18-month-old Addison Gonzalez enjoyed being among the American flags displayed by the Rotary Club of Georgetown during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Jennifer Van Pelt made good use of a parasol to fend off the heat during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Houston McFarlane and Brantley, his relaxed four-month-old son found a shady spot to beat the afternoon heat during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The flags in the background were brought by the Rotary Club of Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp

Jody Barry, a keyboard player with the group called Best of the Band performs during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

8-year-old Juniper Simmel, facing camera at right, dances with her friend Nadia Golden, 7, as they enjoy music performed by a group called Best of the Band during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Matthew Bustamante, lead singer with the group Aviator performs during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Dylan Becker, drummer with the group Aviator, performs during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

3-year-old Isla Loethen cools off with an icy lemonade during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Ali Simmel wore the boots that once belonged to her great-grandmother during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Leah Ibarra uses a fold-out fan to help with the afternoon heat during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Paul and Kay Hindelang cool off with an icy treat during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

12-year-old Taylor Sullen and her dog Oakley find a shady tree to ward off the afternoon heat during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Taylor’s mom soon brought a cold bottle of water for Oakley. Photo by Andy Sharp

Taylor Sullen, 12, gives her dog Oakley a bottle of ice cold water to ward off the afternoon heat during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Oakley was very grateful! Photo by Andy Sharp