Submitted photosThe families of Jim Smith, Steve Hursh, and Beth Toutges and Avis Tetrault all have three generations of relatives in the Forest Lake City Marching Band.
The Fourth of July has long been associated with family gatherings as the nation pauses to observe Independence Day.broadstreet.zone(48036);
In Forest Lake, the holiday is synonymous with a parade, fireworks, carnival rides, music, bingo and enough food offerings to stuff a State Fair fan.
In most years, the American Legion Post 225-sponsored parade has included performances by the Forest Lake City Marching Band. Founded in 1981 by high school graduates who fell in love with marching band music and the tradition of marching band under the direction of Rollie Nelson, the band continues to perform.
Its numbers are not at the levels of the early years, but there is a sign of renewed interest. As the band took to the streets here on Tuesday, July 4, three
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