Patriots Olivia Sprangers, left, and Kaela Kroening greet parade watchers July 4 as they relax on one of the couches from The Mill during the Independence Day parade in Bonduel. The Mill took third place overall for its float, according to Celebrate Bonduel’s Facebook page. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Meat is the name of the game as a hot dog and bull march along East Green Bay Street for the Bonduel Independence Day parade, representing Pingel’s Processing in the Town of Richmond. Pingel’s meat must have been sizzling, as the company’s float won first place, according to Celebrate Bonduel’s Facebook page. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
One cow is all smiles while the other is not as the Shawano County Farm Bureau float travels along East Green Bay Street in Bonduel for its Independence Day parade. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Fireworks lit up the night, along with the corn field July 4 next to Village Park. Crew Fireworks provided about 30 minutes of fun and color in Bonduel. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Shawano County Fairest of the Fair Sophia Zeeman waves to the crowd on East Green Bay Street in Bonduel during its Independence Day parade. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
The Oshkosh band Road Trip keeps the music going and people dancing July 4 at Village Park prior to the fireworks show. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Ava Reinke, the Bonduel Broncos Queen for 2026, waves to people watching the Independence Day parade in Bonduel. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Jim Bleick, of Pulaski, takes the honor of having the oldest vehicle in the Bonduel Independence Day parade, a 1911 Mitchell. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
The Shuffles Dance Team has no problem performing in the warm weather as they provide plenty of color for the Bonduel Independence Day parade. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
An inflatable eagle brings its red, white and blue game to the Bonduel Independence Day parade, held July 4 on East Green Bay Street. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
A trio of John Deere tractors are a highlight of the latter part of Bonduel’s Independence Day parade. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
It wasn’t completely dark yet when the big fireworks show kicked off July 4 in Bonduel. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Pastor Ryan Fehrmann’s attire is usually black and white at St. Paul Lutheran Church. But July 4 he dazzles in red, white and blue as he walks along East Green Bay Street for the Independence Day parade in Bonduel. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
The famous corn mobile makes its way along East Green Bay Street for Bonduel’s Independence Day parade, reminding locals and visitors alike about the Bonduel Lions Corn Roast — an annual tradition that will take place Aug. 7 at Village Park. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Rep. Elijah Behnke reacts after tossing some candy to children in the crowd July 4 during the Bonduel Independence Day parade. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Patriotic tunes ring through the instruments of the Bonduel Middle School marching band during the Bonduel Independence Day parade. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
A Bonduel firefighter walks along the Bonduel Independence Day parade route with a boot to collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Bonduel Independence Day parade marshal Dianne Adkins waves an American flag as she helps to lead the annual tradition along East Green Bay Street. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Bonduel’s 115th annual Independence Day parade kicks off July 4 with local veterans displaying American and other flags in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Children watch in anticipation of colorful flags and, of course, candy. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)
Celebrate Bonduel brings red, white and blue together as its star-spangled float travels along East Green Bay Street for the annual Independence Day parade. The large star was made available to buy on Facebook the day after the parade. (Lee Pulaski | NEW Media)

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