Red, White and Blue Celebration provides fun for all

The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Red, White and Blue Celebration brought crowds to downtown Tallassee Friday and Saturday. A Jeep show and music filled the streets Friday night and King Street was filled with visitors shopping with vendors. The night finished off with a concert by Ronnie McDowell at the Mt. Vernon Performing Arts Center and fireworks. It’s a date for the Summer Fest event normally held in mid-to-late June. “We are hoping it helps more people attend,” Tallasse Mayor Joey Wiginton said. “The weather in June can get so hot. We believe this is a better time for it.” Saturday’s event saw a petting zoo, live music on the sidewalk and more.