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Lake County residents have fun in the sun on America's birthday

Leader staff | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 13 years, 5 months AGO

<p>Polson resident Raina Stene runs down Main Street with her daughter, Amelia, during the 1776 Firecracker Fun Run on July 4.</p>

<p>Polson's Fourth of July celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks show over the lake.</p>

<p>An F-15 fighter jet flies over the parade in Polson. It was one of many guest appearances the jets made that day, flying over towns across Lake County.</p>

<p>A couple of bikers decked out in red, white and blue pause to wave to the crowd during the Polson Fourth of July parade.</p>

<p>Polson athletes pump up parade-goers with their rousing chants from atop a Polson fire truck.</p>

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by Leader staff
| July 12, 2012 2:20 PM

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&lt;p&gt;Polson's Fourth of July celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks show over the lake.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;An F-15 fighter jet flies over the parade in Polson. It was one of many guest appearances the jets made that day, flying over towns across Lake County.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A couple of bikers decked out in red, white and blue pause to wave to the crowd during the Polson Fourth of July parade.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Polson athletes pump up parade-goers with their rousing chants from atop a Polson fire truck.&lt;/p&gt;

LAKE COUNTY — One thing’s for sure — Lake County knows how to celebrate a birthday.

From Arlee to Big Arm, Lake County communities dressed in their best red, white and blue attire and came together with parades, fun runs, feasts and fireworks. Lucky for us all, the weather was just right for maximum enjoyment of the ideal Montana summer day.

LAKE COUNTY — One thing’s for sure — Lake County knows how to celebrate a birthday.

From Arlee to Big Arm, Lake County communities dressed in their best red, white and blue attire and came together with parades, fun runs, feasts and fireworks. Lucky for us all, the weather was just right for maximum enjoyment of the ideal Montana summer day.

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