Opelika Parks and Recreation held its 70th annual Freedom Celebration Monday, July 3, at Opelika High School. THe event, which featured music entertainment, food vendors and activities for the whole family, began at 6:30 p.m., with the Silver Wings Parachute Team cascading from the skies at 7:15 p.m., and fireworks lighting up the sky at 9 p.m. Community partners Kiwanis Club of Opelika and The Orthopedic Clinic sponsored the event. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/THE OBSERVER
