Red, white and blue was on full display Friday evening as hundreds turned out for Downtown Turlock’s annual Independence Day parade.

While crowds lined Main Street and Broadway for the parade Friday night, there was mixed opinions on the change of time and day for the parade this year.

Shawna Bailey-Gonzalez said she like the change of the parade from morning to evening and also liked the celebration happening the weekend before the actual holiday.

“I think it’s great. There’s a wonderful turnout and I’d like to see where this goes,” she said.

Tahisha Negusti came to the parade Friday night, but said she thought it would have been better on the holiday, when most people don’t have to work.

“I think it’s better when it’s on the Fourth of July morning because people are more festive and in the spirit for the holiday,” said Negusti.

Following the traditional parade full of classic cars, horses and a marching band, visitors to downtown Turlock were treated to a drone show which featured a choreographed performance of lights and music that created stunning aerial formations and dynamic visual displays above Main Street.

Downtown Turlock’s holiday celebration will continue today with car show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the same time as the car show, the weekly Turlock Certified Farmers Market and Makers Market will both be held downtown also.