A Fan of Patriotism

A woman cools herself with a patriotic fan during the Westerville Concert Band’s performance Sunday night at the Alum Creek Park Amphitheater. (My Final Photo for July 5, 2026. Photo by
Gary Gardiner)

A woman cools herself with a patriotic fan during the Westerville Concert Band’s performance Sunday night at the Alum Creek Park Amphitheater. (My Final Photo for July 5, 2026. Photo by
Gary Gardiner)

A pink umbrella shades a rider flanked by flags as they approach Uptown Westerville during the 4th of July parade. (My Final Photo for July 4, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

The flower garden at the Masonic Hall on South State is groomed after the Westerville Garden Club planted flowers, brightening the grounds. (My Final Photo for July 3, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

One of 250 flags in Westerville. (My Final Photo for July 2, 2026.Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Florist Dave Talbott, with a glass of cold refreshment, waters the flowers in front of his store just before closing for the day, when the temperature reached the high 90s. (My Final Photo for July 1, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)