Freedom Days youth dancers strutted their stuff on the corner of Hancock and Second Street following the morning parade. (Patriot Photo by Bill Morgan.)
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union had an eye-catching float. (Photo by Carol Hanson).
Becker Lions members Emma and Matt were busy all night Friday at the beer wagon. The Lions and Becker Legion teamed up for a fun concert that provided residents a chance to get a head start on Saturday’s Freedom Days activities. (Photo by Mark Kolbinger).
SAINTRIO was the featured band at the Lgion Hall Fridy night. (Photo by Mark Kolbinger).
MEMBERS of the Becker archery team had a fun and colorful float at the parade Saturday. (Photo by Carol Hanson).
DAINE ARNOLD’S FLOAT was this antique vehilce. (Photo by Carol Hanson).
CHEERLEADERS from Becker High School followed the T.J. Potter float. (Photo by Carol Hanson).
SEN. ANDREW MATHEWS (R) and Rep. Shane Mekeland made the rounds along the parade route to meet and greet their constituents. (Photo by Carol Hanson).
THE BECKER AMERICAN LEGION color guard were up front in the parade Saturday. (Photo by Carol Hanson).
THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE HIGH SCHOOL BAND was one of three area schools who had marching bands in the parade Saturday. (Photo by Carol Hanson).
SHERBURNE STATE BANK had their usual customer appreciation picnic on their bank property in Becker Last Wednesday as they served lunch, ice cream and also had a bouncy house for the kids. (Photo by Bill Morgan).
RON MUMM OF STEIL INSURANCE (Above, left) served walking tacos on June 14 to eager crowds in the parking lot along Bank Street. (Photo by Bill Morgan).
A PITCHER FROm THE SARTELL SWARM softball team delivered this pitch as part of the Becker Blast Softball Tournament held at the high school during Freedom Days. Perfect weather brought out the avid fans who showed their support for the local sports teams.(Patriot Photo by Bill Morgan.)
Freedom Days week is outstanding!
By Bill Morgan, Staff Writer
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June 23rd, 2022 @ 9:38 am
Freedom Days has come and gone but the weeklong festival was filled with beautiful weather, delicious food and drink and wonderful spectacles!
From the Becker Library functions to the business picnics and lunches, to the ice cream socials, to the open houses, to the parade, carnival and fireworks — the schedule of events were jam-packed and well-attended during last week’s run.
The Becker Blast held a softball tournament and the community center held a bubble party at the becker splash pad. Live music was held at the Legion hall featuing Saintrio. The Becker dance team and Starz dancers performed at the main stage Saturday and the Boy Scout Troop 92 held a BBQ last Sunday to kick the festivities off!
And it all culminated with a block party at the corner of Hancok Street and Central Avenue, live music from Time Machine and some of the best firworks displays in the area presenetd by the Becker Lions Club.
Thanks to the businesses, the patrons, the volunteers and the workers who made the 2022 Freedom Days fun week the best yet! See ya next year!
