A Viking ship float honoring the late “Captain” Rodney Byron makes its way through Mountain during the Deuce of August parade. Photo by Larry Stokke
Andre LeTexier placed third in the Pro Street Diesel 4x4 class Aug. 2 in Mountain, driving his grandfather’s 1997 Dodge. Photo by Larry Stokke
Greg Goodman drives a Kem Shrine mini car during the parade at Mountain’s 127th Deuce of August celebration. Photo by Larry Stokke
Lyla Gullickson, dressed as a firefighter, took first place in the Best Costume Class during Mountain’s 127th Deuce of August celebration. Photo by Larry Stokke
From left, Carmyn LeTexier, Sylvie LeTexier and Cheyenne participate in the pony races during Mountain’s 127th Deuce of August celebration. Photo by Larry Stokke
David Hulstrand took first place in the two-wheel-drive regular gas class during Mountain’s 127th Deuce of August celebration. Photo by Larry Stokke
MOUNTAIN, N.D. — Icelandic heritage, community traditions and family activities filled Mountain during the 127th annual Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration held July 31 through Aug. 2.
The three-day celebration began Friday with the Friday Forum at the Deuce at the Mountain Community Center. The program featured Svanhildur Holm Valsdóttir, Iceland’s ambassador to the United States, along with pre…