Rodney O’Brien of the Kem Shriner’s drives a miniature Model-T down main street during the first annual Pre-Blast-Bash. Photo by Larry Stokke
Abe Lincoln (Henry Soli) throws candy to the crowd during Langdon’s first annual Pre-Blast Bash parade. Photo by Larry Stokke
Adults and children alike enjoyed the bubble foam party on Main Street. Submitted photo
Kathy Kramer, Connie Kjos and family members dressed as characters from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story as they drove down Main Street, greeting everyone with candy and smiles. Photo by Larry Stokke
Ready, set, eat! Young competitors dig into slices of watermelon during a watermelon-eating contest at Langdon’s Pre-Blast Bash celebration July 3. Participants raced to finish their watermelon without using their hands. Photo by Larry Stokke
Foam-filled fun. Two youngsters enjoy the foam pit during Langdon’s Pre-Blast Bash celebration July 3. The popular attraction gave kids a chance to cool off while making memories during the community’s Independence Day festivities. Photo by Larry Stokke
What began as an idea to bring Independence Day festivities back to Langdon quickly turned into one of the community's biggest events of the summer. The inaugural Pre-Blast Bash, organized by the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce, exceeded expectations on July 2 as hundreds of residents and visitors filled the streets, Boyd Block and surrounding areas for an evening packed with family- friendly ent…