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    Revelers ride on “Annabelle,” courtesy of the Temple Volunteer Fire Department.
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    America’s oldest town band, the Temple Band performs July 4.
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    The penny scramble is a popular activity on July 4.
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    Competitors take part in the potato sack race.
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    Temple’s Patriotic Bike Parade.
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    A three-legged race at the ballfield.
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    The Temple Volunteer Fire Department keeps people cool during the tug-of-war.

Temple celebrated Independence Day with activities, competitions and music on July 4.

The Temple Volunteer Fire Department rolled out “Annabelle,” its antique fire engine, and kept people cool during a tug-of-war.

The Temple Band, which dates from 1799 and touts itself as the oldest town band in the nation, provided a soundtrack for the day, which was made possible through the volunteer efforts of the Temple Recreation Committee.