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Marquette Celebrates 4th of July 2014

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Parades, fireworks, and music mark our 238th year as an independent nation!

Marquette, MI – Here’s a look at some of the 4th of July celebrations that took place in Marquette on our Independence Day 2014. Photo essay by Ron Caspi.

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Motorcycle riders clear the way for the start of the Marquette, MI 4th of July parade.

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Brooke Brauer Miss Upper Peninsula Teen (right) and Jimmi Vereb Miss Upper Peninsula (left) wave to parade viewers.

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Scottish dancers perform in the Marquette, MI 4th of July parade.

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A firefighter waves to the crowd gathered for the 4th of July parade in Marquette, MI.

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Friends and supporters of sexual diversity advocate for tolerance with their message to “Stand on the Side of LOVE” during the 4th of July parade.

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Skateboarders cross the street as the 4th of July parade begins in downtown Marquette, MI.

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Kids walking with a float throw candy to the crowd as they march towards downtown Marquette, MI during the 4th of July parade.

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View of crowds gathering for the music & food festival celebration for the 4th of July in Marqette, MI.

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A band performs at the 4th of July food & music festival at the lower harbor of Marquette, MI.

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Lower harbor celebration for the 4th of July in Marquette, MI.

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Music performance during the lower harbor 4th of July celebration in Marquette, MI.

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The fireworks show was cut short by technical difficulties but the celebration continued regardless!

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