Little Miss Sparkler, Mr. Firecracker crowned as Freedom Fest gets underway

Published 7:51 am Thursday, July 4, 2013

Madison Day, 5, and Liam Mayers, 6, were crowned as Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker Wednesday. Matt Peterson/matt.peterson@austindailyherald.com

Madison Day, 5, and Liam Mayers, 6, were crowned as Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker Wednesday. Matt Peterson/matt.peterson@austindailyherald.com

Madison Day, 5, and Liam Mayers, 6, were crowned as Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker during this year’s pageant at the Paramount Theatre in Austin. More than a dozen children participated in this year’s pageant, talked about their families, pets and talents, and all received gifts afterward.

Hunter Tapia, 6, shows off his Karate moves during the Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker pageant Wednesday at the Paramount Theatre.

Hunter Tapia, 6, shows off his Karate moves during the Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker pageant Wednesday at the Paramount Theatre.