Hampstead celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks, food and fun

Hampstead hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, featuring fireworks, food, and a children's contest. Two-year-old Sebastian McNutt won a top prize for his patriotic Parade of Wheels entry. The event took place one week before the actual holiday. Meanwhile, residents in the Lafayette area are seeking local options for purchasing fireworks in preparation for their own Independence Day festivities, as the community prepares for the upcoming national holiday celebrations across the region.