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    Gina Grebe (left) brought her North Coast Dance team decked out in red, white and blue to perform on the Main Street Stage at the Gazebo in Old Town and then poses for post-performance photos.
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    The sound of bagpipes echoing in Old Town preceded the Humboldt Highlanders Pipe Band as members walk toward the Main Street Stage at the Gazebo.
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    By noon the temperature approaches75 degrees F. Using a very fast shutter speed, this picture “froze” the spray of the Gazebo fountains during the performance of the Humboldt Highlanders Pipe Band.
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    This youngster is joined by many other children using the Old Town Gazebo’s steps, ramp and railing as a playground all afternoon.
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    Edna Claybon, a long-time Eureka resident, found a good location on Second Street near the vendors and is busy greeting friends and family.
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    With Second Street filled with vendors and storefront sales and Graham and Kaela McGibbon, of Eureka, choose a stack of books at this sidewalk sale.
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    The SoHum Girls Band fills a last-minute slot opening at 1 p.m. on the Main Street Stage at the Gazebo (from left, Chris Manspeaker, Marcia Mendels, Brigette Marie Terry, Marla Joy).
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    Fused glass artist Pauli Carroll, of Eureka and a Yurok tribal member, shares the backstory of her traditional and contemporary Native American designs for sale in her California Native Glass Company’s vendor stall.
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    A popular kettle corn snack is cooked up and bagged for sale at the Redwood Adult and Teen Challenge organization’s annual fundraiser.
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    The recently purchased city of Eureka’s crab mascot (photographed through a large plastic bubble) now appears at most city outdoor events. It was created by artist Dan McCauley in 2018.
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    Rooftop Sushi in Eureka, owned by Joe and Lily Tan, offers great views of the July Fourth vendors and crowd in Old Town as it hosted two events, starting with a Japanese barbecue luncheon with special guest chef Alexander of Kogiri and live music by the Young & Lovely jazz group featuring vocals by sisters Brianna and Elle Penner. In the evening, the rooftop venue offered a sushi buffet dinner, sake wine and beer, and great views of the fireworks.
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    Rooftop Sushi in Eureka invited guest chef Alexander of Kogiri to create a Japanese barbecue luncheon of bulgogi, chicken breast and pork belly along with short rib and galbi at its midday July Fourth event.
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    Rooftop Sushi’s midday July Fourth Rooftop Party includes live music by the Young & Lovely jazz group featuring vocals by sisters Brianna and Elle Penner.
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    Rooftop Sushi’s midday July Fourth Rooftop Party includes live music by the Young & Lovely jazz group featuring vocals by sisters Brianna and Elle Penner.
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    Rooftop Sushi’s midday July Fourth Rooftop Party includes live music by the Young & Lovely jazz group featuring vocals by sisters Brianna and Elle Penner.
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    Shark Week is coming up at the Eureka Discovery Museum so program coordinator Celeste Orrick created this large shark for event attendees to paint while visiting the museum’s family-friendly booth.
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    A horse and carriage ride around Old Town offers a popular escape from the Fourth of July crowds.