Mars Fourth of July parade hits sweet spot among community, children
Beau Mueller, 7, of Mars, summits the Mars Flying Saucer before the borough’s Fourth of July parade Tuesday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
MARS — Much like the troops at Bunker Hill, 11-year-old Samone O’Bryon had the look of fierce determination in her eyes as she clutched the steering handle of her makeshift hoverboard-turned-go-kart.
Samone had one thing on her mind as she waited with her twin sister, Savannah, before the borough’s Independence Day parade kicked off.
Candy.
“I want a full bag,” Samone said.
