- It’s the nation’s only Tug-of-War across the Mississippi River, held every August for more than 25 years
- The vendors— Cotton Candy FTW!!
- Carnival rides on the levee
- Small town street festivals are awesome
- Kid-friendly with lots of reasons for adults to have fun too
- LeClaire’s parade… get a spot early!
- Live music on the levee
- The MOST AWESOME fireworks show ever… fireworks over the river!
- People who come home for the weekend from across the country… I get to see my friend Wendi tonight!
- Fireworks!
- Watermelon
- Red, White & Blue everything, everywhere
- Patriotic music
- Parades
- Small-town festivals
- Summer heat
- Watching the movie “Independence Day”
- Flags everywhere
- The sense of community – Today we are one.
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