Crowds gathered along A1A in Flagler Beach on Friday, July 4, for the annual Stars and Stripes parade. Presented by the ...

The free event began at 8 p.m. and included live music by the band Stealing Vanity, food vendors and a fireworks display.

Flagler Palm Coast High school graduate Emily Effort received two Lions Club scholarships — one from the Palm Coast Lions Club and one from the district — totaling $2,000.