For a quarter century, Jefferson residents have been coming together for the annual Jefferson Day celebration, and on Saturday, they were blessed with beautiful weather for the 25th annual event. A parade kicked off the day, which also included a fishing contest for kids, carnival games and rides, live concerts, and a fireworks show to top it off.
 

Scenes from the parade:

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Scenes from Jefferson Day festivities:

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Franki Whritenour takes a turn at the speed gun, throwing a softball.

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Olivia Del Grosso gets a little help from her dad playing the Ladder Toss game.

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Elisa De Young and Geoffrey Fairfax judging the chili contest.

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Chris Kibildis works the Click-Clacks, a come-back novelty item.

Scenes from the hot dog eating contest:

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Winner Rob Lobban consumed 11 hot dogs in 10 minutes, buns and all.

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Travis Scheidecker, left, gets encouragement from the crowd to continue eating even though he looks like he’s going to throw up!

Scenes from the fishing contest:

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Scenes from the awards ceremony:

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Tom McCathy, center, was named one of two Citizens of the Year. He has been a volunteer fireman for over 50 years.

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Rose Jackameit, left with Mayor Russ Felter, was named female Citizen of the Year for her volunteerism with the schools, Arts committee and other areas.

Scenes from the concerts:

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Mary Zarzycki and Rachel Weiner dancing to the music of The Robert Murdock Band.

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The Robert Murdock Band

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Concert-goings enjoying the music of The Robert Murdock Band.

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Scenes from the fireworks show: 2011JD_-_fireworks14
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