The 78th Elba Onion Festival kicked off Friday with the opening of the carnival and evening parade. The festival is one of the largest fundraisers for the Elba Fire Department.
Just up the road a bit from the festival is the Elba Muckland; there, red, white and yellow onions grow, which gives the festival its name.
One bit of trivia: Onions are one of the largest vegetable crops in the United States.
The festival continues throughout the day today.
