Cleveland-White 250 marks Independence Day with spirit, daylong festivities

  • Run for Freedom 5K participant Obadiah Kipruto came in first place in the race with a time of 17:47.9. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
    Run for Freedom 5K participant Obadiah Kipruto came in first place in the race with a time of 17:47.9. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
  • Kayleigh Dale, 10, and Jaycie Dale, 8, run alongside their fellow racers during the Run for Freedom 5K on July 4. The Dales came in first- and second-place in their age group. See more race photos in our Sports section.
    Kayleigh Dale, 10, and Jaycie Dale, 8, run alongside their fellow racers during the Run for Freedom 5K on July 4. The Dales came in first- and second-place in their age group. See more race photos in our Sports section.
  • Hundreds of people relax in Freedom Park for the July 4th celebration last Saturday.
    Hundreds of people relax in Freedom Park for the July 4th celebration last Saturday.
  • Children flock to the bounce houses in Freedom Park during the Cleveland-White 250 celebration last Saturday.
    Children flock to the bounce houses in Freedom Park during the Cleveland-White 250 celebration last Saturday.
  • Councilmember Nan Bowen stands with Mayor Josh Turner after placing first in her age division in the 5K.
    Councilmember Nan Bowen stands with Mayor Josh Turner after placing first in her age division in the 5K.
  • Local musician Rucker Anderson takes the stage during the Cleveland-White 250 celebration.
    Local musician Rucker Anderson takes the stage during the Cleveland-White 250 celebration.
  • The White County Honor Guard presents the flag in Freedom Park early on July 4th.
    The White County Honor Guard presents the flag in Freedom Park early on July 4th.
  • Run for Freedom 5K Committee Chair Carlos Santiago addresses runners before race time last Saturday.
    Run for Freedom 5K Committee Chair Carlos Santiago addresses runners before race time last Saturday.
  • A flag mural is painted on a downtown Cleveland building ahead of Independence Day.
    A flag mural is painted on a downtown Cleveland building ahead of Independence Day.

    By Carly Henderson 

     

    Last Saturday in Cleveland was an all-day celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. From early morning into the night, the city was alive with holida…