Polson Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom | Bozeman News

Polson turned up the patriotism big time for the Fourth of July, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a full-day spectacle that kicked off with a dramatic reenactment of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Thousands turned out in red, white, and blue to witness Minutemen clash with British redcoats — complete with the legendary “shot heard ‘round the world” and even kids helping “capture” the enemy. Veteran reenactor Nathan Ricciardi called it the only place to be free, and the event’s four-year run shows how deeply it’s woven into the community. After the battle, a festive parade rolled through Main Street, featuring police floats, candy-dropping veterans, and wild costumes — including one eagle-riding daredevil. It was pure Americana, history, and heart, all wrapped in one unforgettable day. 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/c45cc23bbaab90da