Wednesday Fourth of July celebrations

Coverage of Fourth of July events from around the region.

July 05, 2012 12:00 am

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July 05, 2012 12:00 am

Heat keeps early crowd away from Valpo blast

VALPARAISO | With a heat index still hovering around 100 degrees Wednesday evening, only a smattering of residents were on hand for the start of the city's annual Fourth of July Blast.

49 pledge their allegiance at ceremony in Hammond

HAMMOND | As the nation celebrated its 236th birthday Wednesday, America gained 49 new citizens in a naturalization ceremony steeped in tradition.

Hammond July 4 celebration to feature Bill Porter Orchestra, naturalization ceremony

HAMMOND | A Fourth of July celebration will be held Wednesday at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake.

19th century meets 21st century at C.P. parade

CROWN POINT | Temperatures hovering around 100 degrees seemed to only add to the atmosphere — and certainly the amount of sweat — at America, Stand Up and Sing, the city’s Fourth of July Parade that wound down Main Street on Wednesday.

Porter's Fourth Fest a sizzling good time

PORTER | The best seat in the house at the Fourth Fest on Wednesday might have been the metal bench in the dunk tank.

Cedar Lake cardboard boat race crews think out of box

CEDAR LAKE | Steamy weather didn’t keep spectators or competitors away from Wednesday's 12th annual Cardboard Boat Race at Summerfest.

Pride in Portage parade a scorcher

PORTAGE | Families sought shelter from the heat Wednesday in the little shade along Willowcreek Road during the Pride of Portage parade.

Hebron keeps cool during parade, other holiday events

HEBRON | Start with a lawn chair, and then add a big sun umbrella, a cold drink and a plastic bag.

Whiting Fourth of July Parade

Nine-year-old Devin Gibson of Whiting sports an unusual pair of sunglasses at the Whiting Fourth of July Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

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Griffith adds bands, flyover to its July Fourth celebration

GRIFFITH | While spectators wait for the 10 a.m. parade Wednesday, they can also enjoy live performances by two bands beginning at 8:30 a.m.

DJs to energize C.P. parade

CROWN POINT | Music will fill the air Wednesday before and during America, Stand Up and Sing, the city’s 2012 Fourth of July Parade.

Residents asked to be patient, stay safe during holiday week

As the heat index climbs to nearly 105 degrees over the holiday, local officials are asking residents to keep a cool attitude for the festivities.

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Oilmen coach, players embrace patriotism

WHITING | Looking across the field at Oil City Stadium, Andrean grad Kevin Franchetti could feel a sense of patriotism enveloping himself and everyone in attendance.