Parades, Picnics and Patriotism Across Garfield County

Parades, picnics and patriotism across Garfield County

Garfield County residents turned out in full force to celebrate the Fourth of July. Parades, fireworks, live music and community gatherings brought red, white and blue to every corner of the county. Families lined sidewalks, kids waved flags and the night skies lit up with a number of light shows. It isn’t the of July in the Roaring Fork Valley if the rivers aren’t full. A local surfer rips up the Glenwood Waterpark, cooling down on a hot Indep…

Patriotic people parade down the streets in the county seat

Noblesville’s July 4 parade always draws an impressive crowd. The sleepy little Midwest town may have grown up to be an actual city, but in fine Hoosier Heartland spirit, this parade has all the hallmarks of home. Floats, a marching band, giant flags, first responders, and cool cars from across the decades – what more could you ask? #bwg_container1_1 { display: table; /*visibility: hidden;*/ } #bwg_container1_1 * { -moz-user-select: none; -khtm

The Gorge celebrates the Fourth

Whitson Elementary Principal Todd McCauley leads a group of students at the White Salmon-Bingen July 4 parade. Similar parades were held in Hood River and The Dalles; see page B9 for additional photos. Other highlights included a kids fair in…