The July 4th holiday is upon us - what are you planning on doing?? There are all sorts of things to choose from- The Park Rapids PBR Bullrides are the 3rd, 4th and 5th at 6:30. They have Motorcross during intermission and a dance everynight afterwards.

On the 4th the Bullride patrons will get a special show from the 148th Fighter Wing Division -US Air Force. A special fly-over at 1000ft. and 350 mph is scheduled to start at 7:30pm.  

Park Rapids’ annual parade starts at 5pm sharp with a performance from the community band at 7:30 by the picnic area next to The Red Bridge Inn. This will all be followed by a fireworks show starting at dark.

Don’t forget to spend some extra time appreciating the people who sacrifice for us and our country. If it wasn’t for them we wouldnt have what we have today - FREEDOM!  Don’t forget Freedom isn’t free!!

What a beautiful site to see on your way to and from work. These horses belong to my neighbors who are quite elderly and never ride them. Most of them have never been riden and the few that have were riden years ago and are pretty wild now. The couple that owns the horses keeps them for the love of having and wathcing them. Thank goodness because my boys and I love to admire them as well.

Thank you to all of the participants who took place in The Relay for Life. This year the relay raised over $67,000. Several people helped to obtain this enormous amount of money. Be proud of yourselves for helping out for such a great cause.

My son Reed and I went to watch the lighting ceremony, walk the track and check out the booths. We had a great time! As we walked the track we admired all the neatly designed luminary bags. Reed’s two favorite things were - the cotton candy and as Reed’s says, the kid jumpin’ thing. My favorite was the sweet corn drenched in butter, you can’t beat that.

The lighting ceremony was very touching, so touching it brought tears to my eyes as we watched the survivors of cancer walk the track. They’ve had to endure so much because of this horrible disease. Cancer runs in my family and I currently have an aunt fighting cancer and just recently lost an aunt to cancer. My heart goes out to those who’s lives have been touched by cancer.  I think it is great we can have such a fun and special fundraiser that honors people and is fun for the entire family. Keep up the good work!

The Lake -N- Pine Craft Fair is taking place today, June 27th and tomorrow, June 28th at the Park Rapids Fair Grounds. When I drove by the fairgrounds this morning there were all kinds of vehicle, campers and people out and about setting things up. There are lots of booths inside and outside as well. If it rains, don’t worry, just head inside for some great deals. Happy Shopping!!

Don’t miss out on the PR Side walk Sale and all of the great deals the downtown businesses will be giving everyone. The Sidewalk Sale starts right away on Friday, June 20th when the stores open their doors and lasts until the close of business. Check it out and see what the Park Rapids Downtown businesses have to offer you.

PS  While you’re in town that day don’t forget to stop by the The Relay For Life at the PR High School Track and help support the fight against cancer.

The Hubbard County Relay for life is coming up soon.

It’s this Friday, June 20, at the P.R. HS Track. Bring all of your family and friends (plus your walking shoes) and help raise money to fight cancer. Festivities will start at 1pm, the luminary lighting ceremony will take place at 8pm and everything will start to wrap up at at 1am.

If you’ve lost someone to cancer, know someone who is fighting cancer, or would like to remember someone you love - Luminarie bags are available to honor them for a small $5 donation. For more info. please contact Pat - (218)732-0360. 

Join the teams for food and fun,  and help cheer them on as they walk the track to raise money for the fight against cancer.

Here are some great photos from the B & D ride, just in case some of you forgot how much fun you had! Hopefully the next one will be sooner than next year!! 

Here’s a little poem from the one and only Guide~

Don’t start without me, Looking for Matt’s key, I’m definitely on this gig, Just have to steal me a rig.

My du-rag is dusty, With no use a little musty,  A morning dip in the Boot,  and we will be off for a Hoot!  

We’ll head to the Smokey Hills, And with much luck there will be no spills, The sights are a calling, ……….And Frieda there’ll be no stalling.

The hills for our Karon, and puddles for sweet Sharon.

When the day is done it may all be a fog………..But, don’t worry..it will be on Park Rapids BLOG

Thank you Tracey for the beautiful photo. This Swan is nesting close to Hwy 71, just North of Park Rapids. What a gorgeouse bird. We are so lucky to live here. Not eveyone can drive down the highway and see this kind of wildlife.

Photo submitted by Tracey S.

If you have great photos you would like to post on PR Blog just email them to Kelsey@ParkRapidsBlog.com

Vacationaire is the Thursday Night Hot Spot offering karaoke sung by our very own local vocals. Stop in for dinner, drinks and some great entertainment.

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.

Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990) American Publisher

Thank you Arlette!! This is a great quote - how true.