Bessemer celebrates amid storms
July 5, 2019

PJ Glisson/Daily Globe
MEMBERS OF the beloved Marty's Goldenaires band wow the crowd with their rendition of "Wipeout" during Thursday night's July 4 parade on Bessemer's Sophie Street.
By P.J. GLISSON
BESSEMER - An extended thunderstorm late Thursday afternoon did nothing to dampen the spirits of persons viewing or participating in that evening's 4th of July parade on the main street of Bessemer.
Some sprinkles fell off and on during the event, but few people noticed and nobody cared.
At least a couple viewers wore garbage bags rather stylishly in a spontaneous effort to stay dry. Most folks, however, were decked out in patriotic versions of hats sunglasses, sequin bags and all manner of creative attire, including a husband-wife team in coordinati...
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