Once again the Lion’s Club showed they know how to throw a birthday party, as the citizens of Belle Plaine celebrated 234 years of independence. The weather cooperated, for the most part, and a good time was had by all, with the fireworks finale concluding the day’s festivities. Throughout the day there was good food, a parade, tractor pulls, crafts, carnival rides, entertainment, volleyball, and of course more good food.
I don’t know who came from the farthest distance to celebrate this Fourth of July in Belle Plaine, but I did meet and talk to Earl Park (class of 65) who came all the way from his home in Hawaii to attend his class reunion and celebrate the holiday in his hometown. Hopefully fond memories were instilled in the children of Belle Plaine today that will bring them back to their hometown no matter where life takes them in the future.
God bless the U.S.A.
