A Star-Spangled Snapz Photo Gallery

Patty Gordulic of Canfield sent in this photo of her grandchildren, Jarrett and Gianna Gordulic, honoring the flag Memorial Day 2011. Patty said the flag is from the Canfield Rotary and she's proud to fly it.

Even Babs the dog gets into the patriotic spirit. Photo sent in by Rochelle Blanco of Boardman.

This photo of Mooney cheerleaders and some spirited fans in the crowd behind them came without information.

Here's a shot of the St. Charles Festival taken in June by Lana Vanauker of Canfield.

Marcie Wheeler says Ellie, her 6-month-old black Lab, was feeling very patriotic when she snapped this picture.

Matt Speece takes part in an event at the War Vet Museum in Canfield. Photo sent in by Lana Vanauker of Canfield.

Cathy Hoover sent in this photo of her granddaughter Trinity Kale, taken July 4, 2011.

Participants line up for a photo at the Canfield War Vet Museum. This was taken on Memorial Day and submitted by Lana Vanauker of Canfield.

Vocalist Eric McClellan sings a patriotic medley accompanied by the Youngstown Symphonic Band at Boardman Park. Photo sent in by Doxie Damico of Youngstown.

Dr. Mark, Stephanie and Blake McMurray sent in this photo from Captiva Island, Fla.

Augustine Lamonge sent in this photo of Jake, Will and Kate at First Night Youngstown.

This photo was taken at the home opener of the Scrappers last Wednesday. It was sent by Sarah Gavalier.

Augustine Lamonge sent in this photo of Jake, Will and Kate at the Niles parade.

Lilyanah Miller, 3, daughter of Adam Miller and Erica McElroy, gets festive for the holiday. Photo sent in by Erica McElroy.

Kathleen Lindow sent in this photo of Jackson and Tucker Lindow enjoying the Fourth of July parade.

A photo of the face of the war veteran statue in downtown Youngstown by Jim Williams of Lowellville.

Lana Vanauker of Canfield sent in this photo she took of the fireworks at the St. Charles Festival this year.

This photo came from Richard Frondorf, captioned as a "picture of my 4-month-old daughter [Gabriella Frondorf]." It was taken in 2011 on her first July 4th.

Cathy and Steve Ferenchak of Canfield sent in this photo of their children, Angie and Kenny Ferenchak, who were wearing their red, white and blue matching outfits on the Fourth of July. Cathy said the kids love the fireworks and parades.

A photo of fireworks sent in by Jim Williams of Lowellville.

This photo was taken at a Fourth of July celebration at Westminster College and submitted by J. Ferrett of Hubbard.

Ava Bosnjak, 6, prepares for a May program at Boardman Stadium Drive Elementary to honor veterans and anyone serving in the military. Photo sent in by Andrea Bosnjak.

Here’s a shot of fireworks sent in by Leanne Lee of Girard.

A photo of the POW-MIA flag, taken by Jim Williams of Lowellville.

Lilyanah Miller, 3, daughter of Adam Miller and Erica McElroy, gets festive for the holiday with some help from her dad. Photo sent in by Erica McElroy.

Lilyanah Miller, 3, daughter of Adam Miller and Erica McElroy, gets festive for the holiday. Photo sent in by Erica McElroy.

Lilyanah Miller, 3, daughter of Adam Miller and Erica McElroy, gets dressed for the holiday. Photo sent in by Erica McElroy.

Terri Windsor of Poland sent in this photo of Pie Areepipatkul of Bangkok, Thailand, an AFS foreign exchange student, and Kayla Windsor of Poland, who became good friends with Pie.

Don Meeker of Poland sent in this photo of the "emblem of the land we love."

Here's a story by a reader named Sharon about a July 4th birthday: "My mom lived in Baltimore and came to visit my husband and I for her 80th birthday with my sister. She was born July 4, 1926 and passed away in 2009. I think she was surprised [in …

Marisa Stephenson of Poland sent in this photo of Ohio's flag, which was taken next to Lanterman's Mill in Youngstown while she was out walking with her mom and twin sister.

In this photo from Terri Windsor of Poland, exchange student Pie Areepipatkul of Bangkok, Thailand, gets a hug from Ian Windsor, 5. While in the Valley, Pie lived with host families in Boardman and Columbiana and attended school.

This photo, submitted by Janet Misel, was taken 40 years ago at a Fourth of July picnic at the home of her grandparents, Larry and Mildred Varner. The children are Janet's brother, Jim Misel, Janet and their cousin, Dave Olsavsky.

This photo of the Statue of Liberty was taken during a visit to Ellis Island on the ferry tour in New York City. It was sent in by Mike Krakora of Girard.

Lilyanah Miller, 3, daughter of Adam Miller and Erica McElroy, gets dressed for the holiday. Photo sent in by Erica McElroy.