Crosby-Ironton Fourth of July parade a hit

070521.N.BD.CrosbyJuly4th3.jpg — Luci Melek and Krystal Grady with Up North Trading spray water Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Crosby-Ironton Fourth of July parade. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

By Steven L. Kohls

July 04, 2021 06:15 PM

The Crosby-Ironton Fourth of July parade was noon Sunday, July 4.

The parade route was modified because of the road project through Crosby and Ironton but ended where it normally does at Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake.

Activities took place all day in the park, including a beer tent, food vendors, live music and more. A fireworks show was scheduled to start at dusk over Serpent Lake.

1/4: The Crosby-Ironton Fourth of July parade is lead by the military color guard Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Crosby. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

2/4: Sisters Emma (left) and Taylor Laughlin enjoy cold ice pops which have been thrown from a passing float Sunday, July 4, 2021, in the Crosby-Ironton Fourth of July Parade. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

3/4: Emilee Searle (left) and Cooper Koukal wave flags from an Aitkin Fire Department truck Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Crosby-Ironton Fourth of July parade. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

4/4: Madison Kadrlik is dressed for the Fourth of July and sings along with the passing dance group. Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Crosby-Ironton Fourth of July parade. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

By Steven L. Kohls

I was raised on a farm in western Minnesota where I participated in 4-H, high school sports, and everything that farm kids do for fun after chores. Graduated from Ridgewater Community College with an AA degree and my first taste of newspapering. I worked a summer on the Ortonville Independent as a reporter and photographer.