News-Argus/Bobby Williams

Children are lined up for the 4th of July parade at Westbrook Park in Mount Olive on Monday afternoon. More than 25 children -- dressed in red, white and blue -- took part in the parade. The Westbrook Park celebration has become an annual Independence Day event in Mount Olive with the Mount Olive Lions Club serving hot dogs, drinks and ice cream and Piggly Wiggly providing watermelon.