The patriotic face of the White Rock rock greeted locals and out of towners turning the corner at N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard on their way to the Fourth of July festivities at Overlook Park. Photo by Glen Wurden

A sky diver jumps from a plane and glides through the air above Overlook Park on July 4th as part of the day’s entertainment. Photo by Glen Wurden

The Los Alamos Community Winds performed The Stars & Stripes Forever as a sky diver parachutes toward the lawn at Overlook Park before an intense cloud burst sent everyone fleeing for shelter – effectively ending the holiday event. Photo by Glen Wurden

Families huddled beneath trees in search of relief from the torrential deluge that brought an early end to this year’s Fourth of July festivities at Overlook Park. The annual event had been modified to exclude fireworks due to severe drought affecting the area. Photo by Glen Wurden