From the sidewalks of Main Street, hundreds of flags in the hands of residents and visitors waved for the passing Fourth of July parade, proudly painting Tuckerton red, white and blue on the nation’s 250th anniversary.

STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER: Old Glory makes its way down Main Street. (Photo by Ryan Morrill)
A massive star-spangled banner, carried by American Legion Post 493 members, filled nearly the entire width of the street as the parade headed toward Great Bay Boulevard.
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