Mandan s Main Street was once again filled with thousands of spectators, many clad in red, white and blue, for the city s annual Independence Day parade and Art in the Park Festival. After last year s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people were excited to see the Fourth of July traditions return.
With temperatures in the 80s before the parade even began, umbrellas and canopy tents lined both sides of the street, providing spectators with much needed shade.Â
Children eager to collect candy were excited when they were tossed a freeze pop or handed an ice cream sandwich. Some squealed after getting a spray from a passing firetruck.