Butte’s Freedom Fest Parade Showcases Community Pride | Butte News

Butte’s Freedom Fest exploded with energy this year, featuring 37 floats, vintage rides, politicians, and even ghosts of the Founding Fathers—thanks to Butte Halloween. Grand Marshal Mike Lawson cruised in a 2002 Thunderbird, while the Bagdad Shriners turned up as SpongeBob and Shrek to hype up the kids. Local pride shone through with Summit Beverage’s “She’s a Butte” float, and everyone from the Civil Air Patrol to high school squads joined in. It was a full-blown community celebration packed with spirit, history, and hometown charm. 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/a69f8c5419223f3e