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Westfield gets early start on July 4 holiday (photos)

Marcus Komons, 4, of East Hartford, plays with his soap bubble gun at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Heidi Hiner, of Westfield, prepares a fried dough topping at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Tyra Zuniga, a face painter, paints a zebra face on Aniyah Demers, 7, of Westfield, prior to Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Jessica Campbell, of Westfield, picks up her fried dough snacks at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Paytyn Burke and her brother Gavin, of Agawam, enjoy a game of Lacrosse at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Korey Bruno, right, on keyboards, entertains the audience with the Knightsmen Band at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Kylee Mahoney and Isabella Roman, both of Westfield, show off their red, white and blue hats at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Cordelia Robinson and Andrew Melo, both of Westfield, arrive at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Members of the Santiago, Vega, Ortiz, Harrison and Vazquez families gather for a photo at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Christian Bush, 5, of Westfield, plays a ball game with friends at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Visitors claim their seating area at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Visitors claim their seating area at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Denise Chaisson, of West Springfield, plays a card game with her children Ethan and Jocelyn, at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Melissa O’Neill, of Russell, and her granddaughter Ginessa Thovin use a cell phone to video the band at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Visitors claim their seating area at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Visitors claim their seating area at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

John Rosario, of Westfield, takes a spin on the Gyro ride at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

Heidi Butron, 7, and Lilith Gallant, 5, both of Westfield, enjoy a hug at the Fireworks for Freedom celebration at the Westfield South Middle School Sunday, June 26. (Frederick Gore Photo)

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WESTFIELD – After a two-year hiatus, it was back to normal as hundreds gathered on the athletic field at Westfield South Middle School for the Fireworks for Freedom celebration Sunday.

“We are thrilled to bring this celebration of our nation back to the city,” said Mayor Michael McCabe, “I am looking forward to a fun and safe event, and we extend our thanks to the community sponsors, community partners and city departments that are making this year’s Fireworks for Freedom possible”.

Vendors included barbecue sandwiches, fried dough, ice cream, chocolates, frozen lemonade, and the traditional light up patriotic toy souvenirs.

Musical entertainment was provided by the Knightsmen Band with Atlas Pyrotechnics providing the fireworks.

Major sponsors included Westfield Bank, Westfield Gas & Electric, Whip City Fiber, and the Friends of the Westfield 350th Anniversary.

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