Sherman -- Thousands of people in the Sherman area left the pyrotechnics to the pros and filled Pecan Grove Park-West for an evening of great music, tasty food and fabulous fireworks.
Sherman traditionally ushers in the area Fourth of July celebrations with a dazzling display on July 3 and Thursday was a perfect evening to let the kids play in an array of bounce houses before everyone grabs a hamburger and settles in for a little live music as a prelude to the pyrotechnics.
The Texas Gypsies, a hot combo that moves seamlessly from New Orleans jazz to old-time Texas swing tunes, entertained the large crowd with two energetic sets as the sunlight faded and then fireworks lit up the sky.