GALLERY: Pardeeville Fourth of July parade
Participants and spectators come from far and wide to celebrate Independence Day.
Pardeeville Oma's Legacy
Larry Tiede of Phoenix, Arizona, affixes a giant flag to the "Oma's Legacy" float for Wednesday's Pardeeville Fourth of July parade. The float featured 87-year-old Annette Monthey, dressed as Betsy Ross, and her descendants, totaling five generations.
Pardeeville Oma
Oma -- 87-year-old Annette Monthey of Portage -- dresses as Betsy Ross as she shares the "Oma's Legacy" float in the Pardeeville Fourth of July parade with about 30 descendants, representing five generations. This float, from the Bush-Monthey family, won first place in the non-profit/family division.
Pardeeville flag
A giant U.S. flag makes its way down Pardeeville's streets during Wednesday's July Fourth parade.
Pardeeville Megan and Misty
As the handler of Misty the horse, Megan Reynolds of Pardeeville dresses Misty up in patriotic colors for Wednesday's July Fourth parade in Pardeeville.
Pardeeville Nelson and his vehicle
James Nelson of the town of Scott isn't 100 percent sure his restored 1953 Chevy half-ton pickup will run the course of the Fourth of July parade in Pardeeville, as he only recently restored its ability to operate. He needn't have worried.
Pardeeville firefighters
Cool water from the Pardeeville Area Fire Department provides relief in the 90-degree heat Wednesday at the Fourth of July parade.
Pardeeville Knight
Elizabeth Divine of Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania puts the finishing touches on the Knight family's entry in the Pardeeville Fourth of July parade Wednesday.
Pardeeville heroes
Near the end of the Pardeeville Fourth of July parade is the winning entry in the business division, honoring military heroes.
Pardeeville veterans
Pardeeville area veterans greet their neighbors in Wednesday's Fourth of July parade.
Pardeeville Tessa
Decked out for Wednesday's Pardeeville Fourth of July parade is Tessa, a quarter horse handled by Kristy Szczesnac.
Pardeeville Maysen
This is Maysen Miller's first Pardeeville Fourth of July parade, because she's just 11 months old.
Pardeeville Terin
For 4-year-old Terin Olson of Lodi, a frozen treat thrown from a Pardeeville Fourth of July parade float offers welcome heat relief.
Pardeeville watermelon
As is customary, a Pardeeville Fourth of July parade float promotes the upcoming Watermelon Festival, set for Sept. 8 in Chandler Park.
Pardeeville fairest
Sarah Daentl of Portage, Columbia County's Fairest of the Fair, does her part at the Pardeeville Fourth of July parade to promote the fair, which runs from July 25 to 29.
Pardeeville Becker
Village President Bob Becker rides in Wednesday's Pardeeville Fourth of July parade.
Pardeeville century farm
Members of the Griepentrog family celebrate a century of farming in Wednesday's Pardeeville Fourth of July parade.
PARDEEVILLE — Wednesday’s Independence Day celebration in Pardeeville was an all-American event in every sense of the word.
PARDEEVILLE — When Pardeeville area citizens get together Thursday, the agenda will include holiday planning — not for Halloween, Thanksgiving…
