The Cope family marched with the Civil War 78th Company F from Freeport in Saxonburg's Fourth of July parade July 3. Submitted Photo

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Cope family dressed up in Civil War-era costumes during the Saxonburg parade.

The family marched with the 78th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company F, a group of Civil War reenactors during the military timeline portion of the parade.

Although the heavy costumes were not ideal for the hot weather in the forecast, the Cope family still enjoyed the parade, according to Stephanie Cope.

Cope said she was especially proud of her children, who “braved the 100-degree weather and made it through the afternoon.”

The Cope family marched with the Civil War 78th Company F from Freeport in Saxonburg's Fourth of July parade July 3. From left to right: Craig Anderton,Caleb Calhoun,Dolan Calhoun, Sophie Calhoun,Sierra Calhoun,Stephanie Copeand Shane Anderton. Submitted Photo