Laddonia celebrates 4th of July with annual event

Kaitlyn Orr shows off her patriotic spirit during the annual 4th of July event last Tuesday.

Patriotic tributes were held throughout an action-packed day of events during the 65th Annual 4th of July Celebration in Laddonia last Tuesday. The event, sponsored by the Laddonia Athletic Association, included special recognition of active and veteran military personnel throughout the day.
An Honor Flight breakfast started the day, many veterans were featured in the annual parade, and a special lantern release was done in the evening as a tribute. Get the full results and photos in the July 12 issue or purchase an electronic edition at https://www.vandalialeader.com/subscribe/