Thorsby First Baptist Church’s Whiteflag Praise Team performing. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

The Glory to God Ministries at The Church at Bethel performing “Blessings.”(JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

Sgt. Lavon Lowery, pastor at St. James Baptist Church, praying for the military. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

Chief Rodney Barnett praying for our first responders. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

Wayne Hughes, pastor at The Church at Bethel, performing “Through the Fire.” (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

The Rev. Justin Caton, youth pastor at Thorsby First Baptist Church, praying for Christians around the world. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

Thorsby First Baptist Church’s Adult Praise Team performing “Nobody.” (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

The Rev. Gary Jones, pastor at Pates Chapel Baptist Church, giving a short sermon. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

The town’s celebration was cut short due to inclement weather, but they still managed to shoot fireworks as people walked to their vehicles. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

Thorsby High School’s state winning FFA teams leading the Pledge of Allegiance. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

Lindsey Payton singing the national anthem and “Hold Onto Me.” (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

Jason Griffin saying a prayer for local and the national leaders. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)

The Rev. William Kee, pastor at Collins Chapel Baptist Church, with the Swedish Festival Queens, Allison Giles, Mattie Whittle, Evie Gray, Emersyn Hamm and Mollie Robinson welcoming everyone to the event. (JERRETT POSEY/ ADVERTISER)