Butte America Celebrates 250 with Fireworks and Floats | Butte News

Butte, Montana, is lighting up the nation’s 250th birthday with a jaw-dropping Fourth of July parade featuring 144 floats, fireworks, and a grand marshal who’s seen it all — and still loves it. Marine veteran Mike Lawson, a longtime parade fixture and Toys for Tots hero, leads the celebration, reminding everyone why Butte’s called “America’s toughest little town.” With crowds doubling for the festivities and more events like the Montana Folk Festival and mountain bike race on tap, this summer’s just getting started. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8025aedb8aa47acf