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OF JULY
CELEBRATION
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hat was initiated by members of the St. Magdalen Catholic Church in Lennox in the 1980s has become
one of the largest events in South Dakota.
The Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration attracts nearly 12,000 attendees each year, significantly increasing its population of about 2,500 residents. “It used to be a one-day event with worship and gathering,” explained Lennox Commercial Club president Eric Machmuller . “Members of the Lennox Commercial Club later took on the organizing and expanded the events to include a parade, music, and a car show.”
WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALANA SNYDER
605 BEST ISSUE december 2025 + january 2026
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