With a festive shirt and smile, 16-month-old Deegan Pilcher, of Anamosa, runs free with his stuffed mole animal at Downing Field before Anamosa Fireworks on July 3rd.
Brooklyn Ortman and Abbie Kasner play a game of Giant Tic-Tac-Toe.
Elizabeth and Ashleigh Ortman compete in an intense rematch of Giant Tic-Tac-Toe.
RJ Lilly, an 18-month-old from Anamosa, enjoys a sweet, sticky lollipop after kids' activities at Downing Field before the Anamosa Fireworks on July 3rd.
Family-friendly games sponsored by AMVETS Post 110, where everyone enjoyed fun prizes and tasty goodies.
As the national anthem plays, Kevin Merritt of American Legion Post 13 lifts the American flag while Dennis Countryman from AMVETS Post 110 unravels the remaining portion of the flag.
During the playing of the national anthem over the speakers, Kevin Merritt, a member of American Legion Post 13, carefully raises the American Flag. Meanwhile, Dennis Countryman from AMVETS Post 110 assists him, while fellow American Legion members Dan Lambertsen and Kin Humpal stand at attention, saluting with solemn reverence.
Fun activities to kick off July Fourth
The Anamosa Rotary Club began the Fourth of July holiday week on July 3 with activities, including family-friendly games sponsored by AMVETS Post 110 and concessions. The evening was topped off with its annual fireworks display at dusk.
Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
