Classic cars make their way down the parade route. PHOTO GALLERY: Orleans Fourth of July parade Large crowds turned out to enjoy the Orleans Fourth of July parade 6 / 9 WickedLocal.com/CapeCod July 5, 2011 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COMPANY

The Orleans Firebirds. PHOTO GALLERY: Orleans Fourth of July parade Large crowds turned out to enjoy the Orleans Fourth of July parade 7 / 9 WickedLocal.com/CapeCod July 5, 2011 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COMPANY

Spencer (12 years-old) and Carter Jones (10) from Waterville, Maine, dressed in festive gear, await the parade. PHOTO GALLERY: Orleans Fourth of July parade Large crowds turned out to enjoy the Orleans Fourth of July parade 8 / 9 WickedLocal.com/CapeCod July 5, 2011 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COMPANY