Union County’s communities celebrated the nation’s Independence Day over the weekend. Above, Plain City hosted a parade as part of a day-long celebration which included live music, games, food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and fireworks at Pastime Park. Marysville hosted a parade Saturday morning and fireworks Sunday evening. Both Marysville events were sponsored by the American Legion Post 79. (Journal-Tribune photo above by Mac Cordell. Photo below is submitted)