Although booths were fewer than planners desired, the parade, fireworks show and other events at Lamesa’s Independence Day celebration drew good crowds and participation.Activities also included a pageant, bake-off, and softball and cornhole tournaments.The Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce and other organizations hosted the festivities.Several observers said the parade was one of the best and biggest they can remember.“We had an incredible turnout!,” said Chamber President Ashley Tidwell. “I do not have a final count of all entries present.”The parade brought out fire trucks, classic cars, the high school marching band, pageant contestants, young athletes, a group of Shriners on ...