Willow, Emily, and Luna join owner Rick Haggard at Friday's Fourth of July parade in Petersham. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Antique vehicles crest the Route 31 hill in the center of Petersham. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Petersham’s Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal Denis Legare (front) is driven by Bill Berry on Friday, July 4. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Mark Ellis of Petersham American Legion Posr 415 singing the National Anthem prior to the start of Petersham’s Fourth of July Parade. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Among parade participants were members of Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 3. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

5. Marchers get lined up for the Petersham Fourth of July parade. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Margo Petracone of the New England Equestrian Center of Athol sits astride Star accompanied by Larry Marshall. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Residents await the start of the Petersham Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

An antique tanker truck from the Petersham Fire Department. PHOTO BY GREG VINE