It was a busy weekend across Northeast Georgia, with a variety of events vying for the public’s participation.
One of the largest is the long-running Lula Railroad Days Festival and Parade which drew some 3,000 people to downtown Lula for the 10 a.m. parade. City officials said the number of parade entries was the highest in recent years, with the parade taking nearly an hour to make its way from Second Street to McLeod Street.
In Cornelia, the Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree offered entertainment, food, information and resources to area veterans and their families at the Cornelia Community House.
Lula City Councilman Mordecai Wilson, 93, a World War II veteran, waves as he passes Lula City Hall during Saturday's Railroad Days Festival Parade. Wilson served as grand marshal of the annual event. Driving him is Lula City Councilman Marvin Moore.
Hall County Sheriff's Office motorcycles escort the annual Railroad Days Parade in Lula.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch smiles as he rides along the parade route.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office Recruitment Services unit and Hall County Fire Station 6 units make their way through Lula.
Lula Mayor Jim Grier waves as he drives through town during the Railroad Days Parade.
Lula City Council members Lamb Griffin, left, and Vince Evans prepare to throw candy during the parade.
Lula City Councilman Garnett Smith tosses candy from his tractor during Saturday's parade.
Members of the Lanier Shrine Club perform stunt maneuvers during the parade.
Several thousand people line Main Street in Lula for the Railroad Days Parade.
The East Hall Vikings Marching Band fills Main Street in Lula during the parade.
The East Hall Vikings Marching Band entertains during Saturday's parade.
A variety of antique cars make their way through Lula as part of the Railroad Days Parade.
Participating in the long-running Railroad Days Parade in Lula often is a family affair.
Families and their furry friends line the parade route in Lula.
Waiting for candy is a popular family activity during the parade.
Jaemor Farms brings strawberries to those lining the parade route in Lula.
Even the family pet can be involved in the Railroad Days Parade in Lula.
Area churches often use the Railroad Days Parade as a means of promoting upcoming Vacation Bible Schools and other summer activities.
Specialty vehicles make their way through Lula during the parade.
Assembly of Praise in Lula promotes its upcoming Gadgets & Gizmos Vacation Bible School.
The East Hall Vikings Cheerleaders wave from a truck and trailer during Saturday's parade.
Liberty Baptist Church promotes its upcoming Vacation Bible School.
Welcome Home Baptist Church promotes its upcoming Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School.
This vantage point offers a look at the crowd along the parade route in downtown Lula.
Antique trucks and cars and equestrian entries wind up Saturday's parade.
Patriotic riders bear the American flag during Saturday's parade in Lula.
A crowd fills the grounds of the Lula Depot during the annual Railroad Days Festival on Saturday.
Children's train rides are a tradition at Railroad Days in Lula.
Area veterans are treated to entertainment during Saturday's Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree.
Brian Sutton plays drums during the Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree in Cornelia on Saturday.
Veterans visit during Saturday's Jamboree in Cornelia.
The Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree fills the Cornelia Community House and grounds.
Patriotic art is showcased at a booth during the Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree in Cornelia.
Resource agencies such as the Georgia Department of Veterans Services and the Georgia Department of Labor participate in the Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree.
Area veterans and others listen to music during Saturday's Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree at the Cornelia Community House.
An engine from Banks County Fire/EMS makes its way along the parade route in Lula.
The Banks County High School Marching Band entertains during Saturday's parade in Lula.
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