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Events at the fair include, frog jumping, fence painting, and a "Tom and Becky" look alike contest. [2] Other events include a 10 km (6.2 mi) run, a Fourth of July parade and fireworks. [4] There is a tricycling race on East Broadway Street, running along the river. Contestants wear numbered paper plates on their backs. [1]
Rigdon's July 4th oration was a speech delivered by Mormon leader Sidney Rigdon during a 4th of July celebration in Far West, Missouri in 1838. Rigdon was first counselor to, and often spokesman for, Joseph Smith Jr.
The event originally named "V.P. Fair" was a successor to the Veiled Prophet Parade, [3] which began as a St. Louis civic celebration in 1878. [4] The first V.P. Fair took place in 1981. [5] In September 1994, the name would be changed to Fair St Louis for subsequent years.
Here are the largest July 4 celebrations taking place around the country.… From Grammy-winning musical performances to elaborate firework shows, America’s birthday parties are back with a bang.
The first July 4 celebration that took place at the White House was in 1801, hosted by Thomas Jefferson. 22. One World Trade Center in New York is 1,776 feet tall to mark the year the U.S ...
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In 1979 Seward was designated "America's Official Fourth of July City-Small Town USA" by resolution of Congress. Seward has also been proclaimed "Nebraska's Official Fourth of July City" by Governor J. James Exon in proclamation. Seward is a town of 6,000 but swells to 40,000+ during the July 4 celebrations. [39]
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