PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s busy Fourth of July weekend

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he Git Hayetsk Northwest Coast Intertribal Dance Group performs during the Native American Arts Festival Friday, July 4, at the Idyllwild Arts campus. More photos in On the Town. Photo by Cheryl Basye
he Git Hayetsk Northwest Coast Intertribal Dance Group performs during the Native American Arts Festival Friday, July 4, at the Idyllwild Arts campus. More photos in On the Town. Photo by Cheryl Basye

 

The Idyllbeast celebrates the Fourth of July by marching in the annual parade hosted in Idyllwild. Photo by John Pacheco
The Idyllbeast celebrates the Fourth of July by marching in the annual parade hosted in Idyllwild.
Photo by John Pacheco

 

Carol Levitsky and Linda Turner drive in the Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s caravan. Photo by John Drake
Carol Levitsky and Linda Turner drive in the Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s caravan.
Photo by John Drake

 

Jackson Carey (center) and father Hal Carey enjoy the Parade from the back of the American Legion Auxiliary float. The annual parade attracts visitors and locals alike. Photo by John Pacheco
Jackson Carey (center) and father Hal Carey enjoy the Parade from the back of the American Legion Auxiliary float. The annual parade attracts visitors and locals alike.
Photo by John Pacheco

 

The Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit demonstrated its drills for the crowd during the 2014 Independence Day Parade in Idyllwild. Photo by John Drake
The Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit demonstrated its drills for the crowd during the 2014 Independence Day Parade in Idyllwild.
Photo by John Drake

 

The American Legion Honor Guard gets a standing salute from the crowd. Photo by John Pacheco
The American Legion Honor Guard gets a standing salute from the crowd.
Photo by John Pacheco

 

Bud Hunt leads the Idyllwild Cyclists contingency in the annual Fourth of July Parade. Photo by John Pacheco
Bud Hunt leads the Idyllwild Cyclists contingency in the annual Fourth of July Parade.
Photo by John Pacheco

 

The Git Hayetsk Northwest Coast Intertribal Dance Group performs during the Native American Arts Festival Friday, July 4, at the Idyllwild Arts campus. Photo by Cheryl Basye
The Git Hayetsk Northwest Coast Intertribal Dance Group performs during the Native American Arts Festival Friday, July 4, at the Idyllwild Arts campus. Photo by Cheryl Basye

 

The Ladies Auxiliary put on the annual Fourth of July barbecue Saturday at the American Legion Post 800. Pork and beef, coleslaw, baked beans, corn and a bread roll were served on every plate. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
The Ladies Auxiliary put on the annual Fourth of July barbecue Saturday at the American Legion Post 800. Pork and beef, coleslaw, baked beans, corn and a bread roll were served on every plate. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Jackie Weis dances during University of California, Riverside, Pipes in the Pines Band evening performance at Alpenglow Gardens on Independence Day eve. Photo by Cheryl Basye
Jackie Weis dances during University of California, Riverside, Pipes in the Pines Band evening performance at Alpenglow Gardens on Independence Day eve.
Photo by Cheryl Basye

 

Dominic E. Lopez meets a boxer waiting to be adopted July 4, when ARF and Living Free held a pet adoption and festival at the Idyllwild Community Center site and in the center of town. Photo by Cheryl Basye
Dominic E. Lopez meets a boxer waiting to be adopted July 4, when ARF and Living Free held a pet adoption and festival at the Idyllwild Community Center site and in the center of town.
Photo by Cheryl Basye

 

Corrine Brown shows her jewelry to Laura Loux during the Arts and Crafts Fair at the Idyllwild Community Church on Saturday. Photo by Cheryl Basye
Corrine Brown shows her jewelry to Laura Loux during the Arts and Crafts Fair at the Idyllwild Community Church on Saturday.
Photo by Cheryl Basye

 

At middle left, ARF and Living Free’s Festival and Adoption Fair after the parade Friday included a pie-eating contest and chili cook-off. Photo by Peter Szabaldi
At middle left, ARF and Living Free’s Festival and Adoption Fair after the parade Friday included a pie-eating contest and chili cook-off. Photo by Peter Szabaldi

 

The Fabulous Woodies Band from the San Diego area performed at Jo’An’s Restaurant Saturday afternoon in the Beer Garden. Specializing in classic surf instrumentals, the group also played a variety of popular Top 40 songs from past to present. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
The Fabulous Woodies Band from the San Diego area performed at Jo’An’s Restaurant Saturday afternoon in the Beer Garden. Specializing in classic surf instrumentals, the group also played a variety of popular Top 40 songs from past to present.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Rick Michel performs with Ken Dahleen’s Big Band last Thursday night at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Michel performed hits from Sinatra and Cole Porter. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Rick Michel performs with Ken Dahleen’s Big Band last Thursday night at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Michel performed hits from Sinatra and Cole Porter.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

From the pews, one of the attendees at Idyllwild Community Church joins in a gospel song with “Ms. Lillie” Knauls, who returned to sing again at Sunday service July 6. Photo by John Drake
From the pews, one of the attendees at Idyllwild Community Church joins in a gospel song with “Ms. Lillie” Knauls, who returned to sing again at Sunday service July 6.
Photo by John Drake

 

Many came out to socialize and support the Idyllwild Community Fund Saturday. Wine and beer tastings, appetizers, silent auction, raffle and live music were all part of the fundraiser at the Rainbow Inn. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Many came out to socialize and support the Idyllwild Community Fund Saturday. Wine and beer tastings, appetizers, silent auction, raffle and live music were all part of the fundraiser at the Rainbow Inn. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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