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blue ash fireworks 2009 Three generations of Herzogs joined a scattering of residents along Beechmont Avenue just before 10 a.m. The brass notes of "My Country Tis of Thee" played faintly around the corner. They'd stood in the same spot, in front of LaRosa's, each of the last 30 years, said Cassie Herzog. This year's celebration was especially meaningful to the family. Herzog has a nephew fighting in Iraq. "It means a lot to see the support," she said. North in Lebanon, Warren County residents celebrated the dedication of a new 311-acre park on State Route 741. Formerly owned by Armco Steel employees, Armco Park recently became part of the Warren County Park District. This year's Fourth celebration marked the first of what is expected to be an annual event. Parachuters dragging American flags landed in an open field to kick off the dedication ceremony. An Abraham Lincoln impersonator stood by, hand over heart, for the Pledge of Allegiance. Father and son, Cecil and Mike Lumley, and brother-in-law Buck Rudduck, of Morrow, brought a sampling of their 40-tractor collection to the festival. They represent the Fort Ancient Restored Machinery Club, founded in Waynesville more than 20 years ago. To Mike Lumley, the tractor display is as American as it gets. "To me, if it wasn't for the farmer, there wouldn't be any America," he said. "They've got the spirit. If something didn't work, they did whatever they could to make it work." For some, the Fourth of July provided opportunity to promote a cause. Many gathered at the North Presbyterian Church in Northside to dine on blueberry pancakes and raise money for Churches Active in Northside. Pastor Erwin Goedicke called the organization 'an integral part of community development in this neighborhood." (3 of 3) Darleen Adkins awoke early in the morning to fire up the griddle. "I'm seeing the community spirit right here in Northside, good friends and people helping one another," said the Northside resident and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. "July 4th is the day we can honor that spirit." At the corner of Hamilton and Westmoreland Avenue, the Hamilton family welcomed parade attendees into their yard to purchase hot dogs, snow cones and popcorn. Katie Hamilton, a junior at Webster University in St. Louis, raised money for college. Her cousins hoped to raise enough for an 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. in the fall. Their grandmother, Adele Hamilton, shared memories of her deceased husband, who staked his claim in front of the house on many Fourths of July long before the family bought it in 1998. This year, the Hamiltons have much to celebrate. The 101-year-old home recently earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. • Photos: Liberty Township parade • Photos: Fort Thomas parade • Photos: City of Mason party • Photos: Balloon Glow and fireworks at Coney Island • Photos: Northside's Rockin' 4th • Photos: Mt. Washington parade Related links • Full list of area holiday events • Metromix's holiday guide • Full fireworks list • Biggest fireworks • NKY holiday events blue ash fireworks 2009