Seeley Lake Fourth of July Celebration

Not only were the Veterans & Families of Seeley Lake the Grand Marshal for the Seeley Lake Parade, they also won the $150 first place for the Group Category. Eighteen local veterans rode on the float representing the US Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force.

Fireworks rise above Seeley Lake during the annual Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce fireworks display July 4.

Randy Teague driving the Blackfoot truck that was pulling a trailer with a Ditch Witch DW125-18. They took first place in the Vehicle Category.

Following the flyover by the 120th Airlift Wing with the Montana National Guard out of Great Falls, Ruthie Hockenberry started the parade singing the National Anthem.

This 1936 pick-up used to be owned by Joe Nagy of Seeley Lake. House District 92 democratic candidate Lee Bridges now owns it. She is the third owner.

The Rich Ranch Color Guard Kiley Layman on Dunny and her grandmother Peggy Cahoon riding LeDoux. Layman is the fourth generation color guard for the Seeley Lake Parade.

This year the Placid Lake Jeepers were led by three-year-old Preston driving his jeep he got from Santa for Christmas. Preston was one of four generations and many other family members in the parade this year.

Citizens Alliance Bank's tribute to those who served did not go unnoticed by the judges who awarded them third place for the Group Category.

Dennis and Franny's 1959 MAC boom truck that has been repainted and is still operational took second in the vehicle category this year.