The 75mm howitzer at the Nebraska National Guard Museum started the day with a blast.
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The American flag hangs at the Seward bandshell.
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Representatives from Petsource by Scoular and Major Gen. Craig Strong unveil the new Nebraskans in the Civil War exhibit at the Nebraska National Guard Museum.
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The pyramid at the World's Largest Time Capsule was opened and emptied for the Fourth. The artwork on the walls was created by local artists and children. Items sealed in the pyramid, which is not the time capsule, included a car, auction posters, shoes and letters.
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Area fire departments battled for supremacy in the annual water fights, hosted by the Seward Volunteer Fire Department.
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The Seward Municipal Band performed its annual Salute to Sousa at the bandshell.
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Auto enthusiasts brought their pride and joy to the annual car show. Organizers said this year's show included about 160 entries.
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The day's dignitaries, including the tourist family, lined up for a photo at the mayor's reception at St. John Lutheran Church's fellowship hall.
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Clark Kolterman (in red) and Jerry Meyer (with microphone) were the Grand Parade's emcees, announcing each entry as it passed through downtown Seward.
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Flags were a common sight on the Fourth in Seward. This one was flying over the Nebraska National Guard Museum.
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Major Gen. Craig Strong presents Clark Kolterman with a challenge coin as thanks for his work organizing the annual July 4 celebration.
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The Fourth of July royalty, from left, Paxton Hartmann, Burke Bargmann, Amaura Krohe and Nevaeh Harms, read their winning essays one final time at the mayor's welcome at the bandshell.
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The day closed, as always, with a spectacular fireworks show at Plum Creek Park.
