Photos: America 250 celebration in Buffalo County
Check out images from Buffalo County's America 250 celebration Saturday.
America 250 -- The exterior patio of the Buffalo County Expo Center begins filling with people excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence Day..JPG
The exterior patio of the Buffalo County Expo Center begins filling with people Saturday who were excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence Day.
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America 250 -- Cory Flaig and Shailey Smith stroll through the America 250 Independence Day celebration with Tripp Flaig, 1, at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds Saturday evening..JPG
Cory Flaig and Shailey Smith stroll through the America 250 Independence Day celebration with Tripp Flaig, 1, at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.
America 250 -- A veteran of the Army National Goard, Drew Runnells of Kearney was reminded of family members who served in the military as he waited for the entertainment to begin at Kearney's America 250 celebration to begin. .JPG
A veteran of the Army National Guard, Drew Runnells of Kearney, was reminded of family members who served in the military as he waited Saturday for the entertainment to begin at Buffalo County's America 250 celebration to begin.
America 250 -- The Kearney Police Department staffed up to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere at Saturday's Ameruica 250 celebration. Among the offiers were Sgt. Alex Peyton, Lt. Tony Cordova and Dennis Byrne..JPG
The Kearney Police Department staffed up to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere at Saturday's America 250 celebration. Among the officers were Sgt. Alex Peyton, Lt. Tony Cordova and Dennis Byrne.
America 250 -- Some people escaped the hot sunshine by walkng in the shady inside of the Expo Center at the fairgrounds..JPG
Some people escaped the hot sunshine by walking in the shady inside of the Expo Center at the fairgrounds.
America 250 -- Volunteer Gary Potter found a sliver of shade to ease the afternoon heat at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. .JPG
Volunteer Gary Potter found a sliver of shade Saturday to ease the afternoon heat at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.
IMG_3624America 250 -- Isaiha Gurule, 9, Kaleb Gurule, 8, and Eli Wallace play catch while waiting for their family's Fourth of July barbecue..JPG
Isaiha Gurule, 9, Kaleb Gurule, 8, and Eli Wallace play catch while waiting for their family's Fourth of July barbecue Saturday.
America 250 -- Marissa Webster wore a light-hearted red white and blue head piece to Kearney's 250th anniversary celebration..JPG
Marissa Webster wore a lighthearted red, white and blue headpiece to Kearney's 250th anniversary celebration at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.
America 250 -- A majestic bronze eagle sculpture swoops down over Saturday's July 4 celebrfation of the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day. .JPG
A majestic bronze eagle sculpture swoops down over Saturday's July 4 celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day.Â
America 250 -- Food trucks were the initial attraction at Saturday's 250th anniversary celebration. Music and a 40-minute fireworks display were a big part of the celebration..JPG
Food trucks were the initial attraction at Saturday's 250th anniversary celebration. Music and a 40-minute fireworks display were also a big part of the celebration.
It was a hot afternoon and evening on July Fourth, but that didn't stop people from celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation's independence.Â
