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A water balloon breaks in the hands of Javar Bacon, 14, left, and his friend Carver Paterson, 15, both of Harcourt, as they attempt to catch it Saturday afternoon during the annual Harcourt Appreciation Days celebration. The water balloon catch is a popular annual event.

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In the category of "other duties that are fun," Erica Fiebiger, of Harcourt, got to be Pikachu for awhile Saturday afternoon during the Harcourt Appreciation Days parade. She was marching with the Harcourt Public Library's float.

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A group of children enjoys the foam party Saturday afternoon during the annual Harcourt Appreciation Days celebration.

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Layla Andersen, 7, of Lehigh, shows off her follow through Saturday while tossing pool noodles through hoops during the kids games in the park during the annual Harcourt Appreciation Days celebration.

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Rev. Craig Vote, of Harcourt, makes his way toward the parade route with a wagon full of chairs Saturday afternoon during the Harcourt Appreciation Days celebration.

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Shawna Steck, of Dayton, at left, tends to the important task of keeping the lawn free of parade candy as Valerie Steck, of Harcourt, waves at a passing float during the Harcourt Appreciation Days parade.

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Jordan Reuter, of Dayton, shares his talents Saturday afternoon as he performs in the park during the Harcourt Appreciation Days celebration.

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Rowan Kruger, 4, and his brother Everett, 2, pick up candy along the parade route Saturday afternoon at the Harcourt Appreciation Days celebration. The brothers are from Harcourt.

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Fred Vaske, left, Diana Clancy and Colleen Palmer, right, all of Gowrie, spend a few minutes chatting before the start of the Harcourt Appreciation Days parade Saturday afternoon.

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The American Legion Riders carry the colors and lead the annual Harcourt Appreciation Days parade Saturday afternoon.

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Visitors to the annual Harcourt Appreciation Days enjoy the car show Saturday afternoon. The show was held in the park this year.