Jackson's Spring Creek celebrates Independence Day parade, festivities

In its third consecutive year, The Ledge at Spring Creek in Jackson held its annual Independence Day Parade where friends and families gathered to watch horses trot, tractors pull a wagon-load of people and American flags wave.

Donna Thomas, event coordinator and President of Fly Away Home — the non-profit entity that operates The Ledge — says that planning the parade typically begins two months in advance. With Spring Creek being a small community on the outskirts of Jackson, Thomas says holding events like the parade that bring people together is vital.

"There are a lot of kids out here and they have nowhere to go and nothing to do, so to me, it's giving kids a place to come and gather, enjoy, learn, and know their neighbors," she said. "It's bringing that younger generation out saying "hey, you can enjoy and have community.'"

Any member of the community who wanted to be a part of the parade, whether it be driving an old car or a festive four-wheeler, could do so.

Following the parade and before attendees were provided with food, festivities included the singing of the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer led by Madison County Commissioner (District 10) Andy Hall.

This article originally appeared on Jackson Sun: The Spring Creek community celebrates Independence Day with a parade