
Pontoon rides at Richmond Like were a popular activity on Saturday, July 1 heading into Independence Day. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman

The stars and stripes waves over the Circle of Flags at Wylie Park. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman

Isaac Kjenstad, 12 of Aberdeen, adjusts his like while fishing at Wylie Park on Tuesday, July 4. The park hosts Independence Day events each year. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman

People celebrating Independence Day enjoyed all sorts of activities on Tuesday, July 4 at Wylie Park. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman

Area lakes were popular during the weekend leading up to Independence Day. Some folks opted to take it easy while watching the boats pass the dock at Richmond Lake on Saturday, July 1. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman

The Aberdeen Municipal Bond performed at Wylie Park Tuesday as part of the Fourth of July festivities prior to the fireworks show. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand

The Storybook Land Express had plenty of passengers on Tuesday, July 4 as people celebrated Independence Day at Wylie Park. Aberdeen Insider photo ny Scott Waltman