Red, white, and a brand-new Uncle Sam

Friday morning at Broadwell Pavilion, Milton threw its annual Red, White, and YOU! celebration, and the town showed up in force: strollers wrapped in bunting, kids on decorated Power Wheels, and a neighborhood walking parade behind Broadwell Road with awards for the most patriotic child, best-decorated wagon, and most coordinated family. New water attractions and a water slide earned their keep in the July heat, the Milton Fire Corps grilled hot dogs, and King of Pops and Kona Ice handled dessert.

The best detail of the day: Larry Johnson, who has played Uncle Sam at this event for more than 20 years, debuted a new costume in honor of America's upcoming 250th birthday. "This is a cool neighborhood walking parade that we let the kids participate in," said Emily Salerno, the city's community outreach manager. Consider next year's stroller theme officially on the clock.