Freedom shines for 250th

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FLOAT WINNER–Homestead Graphics took first place in the Baraga Lumberjack Days Parade. Reliance Agency took second, Pettibone third, Aluminum Sting Robotics fourth, Country Root & Dirty Boots fifth, and Erickson’s True Value & Lumber sixth. All floats were decorated with red, white, and blue, commemorating America’s 250th year celebration of freedom.

by Melissa Newland
Red, white and blue swept across Baraga County as communities gathered to mark Independence Day and the historic 250th year celebration of America’s freedom.
From the shoreline of Keweenaw Bay to small town parade routes lined with families, flags and lawn chairs, the holiday unfolded as a proud tribute to country, community and the enduring spirit of liberty. In Baraga, Lumberjack Days once again stood at the heart of the celebration, filling Superior Avenue with music, ceremony, food, laughter and patriotic color. With this year’s theme, “America’s 250th Year,” the long-running event carried added
meaning as residents and visitors honored the nation’s founding while celebrating the local traditions that continue to bind generations together. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.