Fourth of July fun
News file photo A crowd enjoys the fireworks over Thunder Bay, viewing from Bay View Park in Alpena.
News Photo by Darby Hinkley Persuasion Band performs a free concert on Thursday night at the Alpena Bandshell, entertaining crowds before the fireworks at Bay View Park.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg The Alpena Masons wave to parade-goers from their patriotic float in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Grapes walk alongside the Burrone Family Winery float in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Alpena Ghost Tours representatives walk in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg The Alpena County Fair float is seen in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
News file photo A crowd enjoys the fireworks over Thunder Bay, viewing from Bay View Park in Alpena.
News Photo by Darby Hinkley Persuasion Band performs a free concert on Thursday night at the Alpena Bandshell, entertaining crowds before the fireworks at Bay View Park.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg The Alpena Masons wave to parade-goers from their patriotic float in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Grapes walk alongside the Burrone Family Winery float in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Alpena Ghost Tours representatives walk in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
News Photo by Reagan Voetberg The Alpena County Fair float is seen in the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade.
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ALPENA -- Fourth of July in Alpena is always packed with loads of activities and events, and a host of residents and visitors enjoyed a beautiful day of celebration on Friday.
Festivities kicked off on Thursday night with Persuasion Band performing a free concert at the Alpena Bandshell as crowds packed into the open areas of Bay View Park to get in position to enjoy the fireworks show after the concert, which was sponsored by True North Radio Network.
Fireworks were set off from several boats over Thunder Bay.
Then, on Friday, activities began with the Dork Brothers Fourth of July 5K, followed by the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July parade, then the Optimist Club Rubber Duckie Race. The Alpena News Sandcastle Contest drew many participants and observers at Starlite Beach from 8 a.m. until the awards presentation at 4 p.m. The Alpena City Band performed a Patriotic Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpena Bandshell at Bay View Park.