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Since 1868 our community of Seward, Nebraska, has
honored and celebrated the anniversary of our United States.� Rich in community history, this celebration
has grown to state and national attention, emphasizing the total community
effort.� This example of �small town�
America celebrating as it has for over 135 years, will again happen this July
4, and we invite you to share this day with us, if not in person, at least in
spirit! Seward County is located in the Blue river valley, a
20 minute drive west from Nebraska�s capital city of Lincoln. The city of Seward, with a population of 6,000 is
located in the very heart of the county.�
It grew from the 1867 prairie settlement on a bend of the Blue River,
to become the seat of government for the current 16,000 county residents. Seward, recognized as America�s Small Town 4th of
July City, hosts the state of Nebraska in an old-fashioned family celebration
each July 4.� The observance is unique
in that major leadership is provided by high school youth.� This event adds new attractions each year
and draws upward of 30,000 people.� It
has been televised nationally on numerous occasions. |
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� A Grand
Parade � �Food
Alley� � Crafts
on the Square � Patriotic
Programs � Historic
Exhibits � Art
Shows � Lectures � Quilt
Exhibit & Talks � Anvil
Firing � Grandstand
Show � Rotary
Club Royalty � Parachutists � Holiday
Lights � Carnival � Bar-B-Que � Miscellaneous
Market � Pet
Parade � Apple
Pie Eating Contest � Guest
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� Fireworks
Display � Movies � Humanities
Presentations � Children�s
Games � Walking
Tours � Clowns � Special
Newspaper Edition � Travelogues � Prayer
Service � Children�s
Drama � Antique
Auto Show � Cloggers
and Dancers � Horseshoe
Contest � Freedom
Run � Band
Concerts � Tourist
Family � Awards � Pictorial
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