Latrobe celebrates Independence Day

Passengers wave flags from inside vintage automobiles Thursday while participating in the annual Latrobe Fourth of July parade along Ligonier Street in downtown Latrobe. It was the 50th year for the celebration.

Members of the Derry Area High School color guard twirl their flags for the crowds.

The Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department marching band performs.

Candy is distributed to youngsters on the sidewalks of Ligonier Street on Thursday, July 4, 2019, for the annual Latrobe Fourth of July parade in downtown Latrobe.

Members of the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department marching band came out to support the anniversary celebration.

Kids prepare to snatch some candy being thrown.

Members of the Derry All-Star team wait to parade down Ligonier Street.

Rosalia Goldberg, 6, of Blairsville is held up by her sister, Madison Peightal, 12, to get a better view of the annual Latrobe Fourth of July parade in downtown Latrobe on Thursday. The family came to see their dad, who is a member of the Blairsville American Legion and was participating in the parade. Additional photos, Page A5

The Greater Latrobe School District marching band performs.

Families line Ligonier Street.

Westmoreland County Commissioner Gini Cerilli lets her dog, Zoe Meatball, greet Ryan Callen of Greensburg, and his dog, Eugene, while participating on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in the annual Latrobe Fourth of July parade in downtown Latrobe.

Parade participants throw candy for children on the sidewalks of Ligonier Street on Thursday, July 4, 2019, for the annual Latrobe Fourth of July parade in downtown Latrobe.