Waving complementary flags handed out before the parade, these children excitedly await the Biggs 4th of July Parade.

BIGGS, CA (MPG) - Since Gridley no longer hosts a community firework show, we look to our neighbors to the north to host the closest show to home, the Biggs 4th of July Hometown Celebration.

Independence Day in this quaint small town finds main street, or in Biggs’ case, B street, lined with American flags and patriotic charm.

 Patriotic floats decked in red, white and blue feature smiling locals and a variety of entries, from tractors, motorcycles, county queens and more.

Biggs Community Hall, found at 280 on the same road, hosts a Pancake Breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. this July 4. Ten bucks will score you a “Big Breakfast” of sweet cream pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausage and juice/coffee. Feel daring? Add biscuits and gravy for an additional $2.

From there, B Street will begin to fill with viewers awaiting the start of the annual parade. This year, it is being manned by Bob Culverson, who shared with the Herald that entries are on the low side. He hopes for more to make it a grand event and urges the community to reach out.

 The Tanners and friends are ready to roll down the 4th of July parade route.

During the lull between the parade and the main event at the Bigg High School football field, the Biggs Assembly of God Church is hosting a 4th of July Celebration. The church invites the community to join them for free water slides/bounce houses and a hot dog lunch to celebrate our great nation.

The church is located at 3079 5th St. and festivities will last from 1 to 4 p.m.

 Independence Day in this quaint small town finds main street, or in Biggs’ case, B street, lined with American flags and patriotic charm.

At 6 p.m., doors open for the main event, the fireworks show. But before night falls, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy free water slides and bounce houses, shop vendors and of course, there will be food.

Live music will be provided by the band Skynyrd Nation, A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their Facebook page describes them as “nine professional musicians who recreate the music and manner” of southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The Herald spoke with Biggs Mayor Brian Bassett about the fireworks show that will follow shortly after nightfall. He shared that the community could expect a longer show this year, anticipating it to last around 30 minutes.