Sunday marked the first Independence Day Block Party celebration in Oswego.

A section of West First Street was sectioned off for bands, food and kids’ activities. The night finished off with a fireworks display over the river.

“We have kids and we wanted them to come and check it out. I heard it's the first time they’re having it. I’m new to Oswego and it seemed like a cool thing, it is a cool thing, the turn out’s great,” said Garrett Zalokar of Oswego.

Featured bands included John McConnell and Long Time Coming.