A pair of people walk down an avenue of American Flags during the first day of Freedom Fest Sunday at Bandshell Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Josh Diaz, owner of Piggy Blues, takes an order Sunday at the Piggy Blues booth on the first day of Freedom Fest at Bandshell Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Julie Nesvold paints the face of Sophia Draeger during the first day of Freedom Fest Sunday down at Bandshell Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Zoey Steinkamp performs in front of the American Flag during her routine Sunday on the first day of Freedom Fest at Bandshell Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Little Miss Sparkler / Little Mr. Firecracker Pageant contestants wait for the start Sunday at Bandshell Park during the first day of Freedom Fest Sunday. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The Little Miss Sparkler / Little Mr. Firecracker Pageant kicks off Sunday afternoon during the first day of Freedom Fest at Bandshell Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Emcee Paul Pruitt interviews Little Mr. Firecracker contestant Lincoln Shuster during the Little Miss Sparkler / Little Mr. Firecracker Pageant at Freedom Fest Sunday afternoon. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

A couple enjoys a quiet moment at Bandshell Park during the first day of Freedom Fest Sunday afternoon. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com