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4th of July fun abounds; camping generosity; reader's thoughts on anthem

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Happy Independence Day! I'm a day early with that, but our July 4 paper will not be delivered until July 5, because of the federal holiday affecting mail delivery. (You can still see the July 4 edition online, bright and early tomorrow, though.) Montrose has a full slate of activities planned, starting a 8 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast; start your day with a short stack at Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans, 4 Hillcrest Plaza Way, then make your way down to Main Street by 10 a.m. to see the parade! This begins at Pythian Avenue and heads through town. At 3 p.m. stop by Family Fun Day at Cerise Park to enjoy games for kids, beverages for adults (for purchase) and then, at 5:30, the Montrose Community Band at the amphitheater there, featuring "Rapids and Reflections," By Vance Courturier and Natalie Powers, followed by the Brown Family Band at 7 p.m. Last, but definitely not least: Fireworks at dusk, from Sunset Mesa above Cerise Park. Not to be outdone, our neighbors to the north in Delta devoted the weekend to a first-time hot air balloon party, which wraps up July 4. Tons of activities there; head over to Confluence Park. Delta will also shoot off fireworks, also at Confluence Park. Below, a hint of what's in store at the balloon festival, courtesy reader Richard Rogers. Once again, Happy Fourth — and be safe with those fireworks! Plus, keep your pets safely inside.— Katharhynn, from the newsroom We have cookies! QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set. https://www.montrosepress.com/free_access/foster-homes-fill-critical-need-for-shelter-cats/article_9a4a30a4-ca91-11ed-901d-23aeede5f39c.html

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