The Catskill Chronicle

Celebrations took place around the county, here are photos from just a few.

Story and photos by Carol Montana

ROSCOE, NY (July 4, 2011) – Roscoe had more than one thing to celebrate this Independence Day. Already known as Trout Town USA, Roscoe added another feather to its cap and another name to its description. Officially known now as The Ultimate Fishing Town as designated by the World Fishing Network, Roscoe celebrated in a big way on Saturday, July 2 with a parade and dignitaries and proclamations.

Paying tribute to a county that came together as a community to make Roscoe the winner that county residents know it is, Elaine Fettig, President of the Roscoe-Rockland Chamber of Commerce thanked the thousands of people who gave of their time to help Roscoe win the honor. Local and state politicians spoke, and a parade filled with trout-themed floats and people marched down the main drag of the town saluting both the country’s independence and Roscoe’s grand prize.

For more photos, check out the link at the bottom of this story.

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MONTICELLO, NY – Every 4th of July weekend, Monticello Raceway dazzles the thousands who show up to see their annual fireworks display. And this year was no exception. Thousands of people were on hand both at the Raceway and on the road to catch the dazzling display.

For more photos, check out the link at the bottom of this story.

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LIBERTY, NY – Fourth of July in Liberty, NY is a very big deal, with 74 vendors lining North and South Main Street, entertainment, food, classic cars, motorcycles and tractors, several politicians, a huge parade, and this year, a new hot-dog eating contest. And it’s all sponsored by The Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce.

There was plenty to eat, with food vendors available under their tents as well as in their respective restaurants.

Entertainment on Main Street stage was MC’d by Liberty’s own dancer extraordinaire, Jackie Horner, and immediately following the end of the parade was the dedication of the Liberty Police Department flagpole in front of the Village’s police department.

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