Youngsters cavort in a sea foam as an Independence Day children’s activity at Port Angeles City Pier.

Youngsters cavort in a sea foam as an Independence Day children’s activity at Port Angeles City Pier.

Independence celebration

Port Angeles celebrated Independence Day with sights and sounds of America on the Fourth of July.

Apple pie judges, from left, Carol Johnson, Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, U.S. Navy Senior Chief John Wheeler and Port Angeles Waterfront District Executive Director Sam Grello taste this year’s entries at the annual Independence Day pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 16 pies were entered in this year’s competition. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Apple pie judges, from left, Carol Johnson, Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, U.S. Navy Senior Chief John Wheeler and Port Angeles Waterfront District Executive Director Sam Grello taste this year’s entries at the annual Independence Day pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 16 pies were entered in this year’s competition. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Zane Rensen, 6, of Port Angeles receives patriotic face paint from Port Angeles High School cheerleader Madison Bishop in the children’s activity tent at Port Angeles City Pier during Friday’s Independence Day celebration. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Zane Rensen, 6, of Port Angeles receives patriotic face paint from Port Angeles High School cheerleader Madison Bishop in the children’s activity tent at Port Angeles City Pier during Friday’s Independence Day celebration. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

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