Marlana Dunn of Connoquenessing sings the national anthem before amateur boxing Tuesday at the Big Butler Fair.

Shane King, 12, seems to be on the losing end of this silly string battle with Laura Hilliard, 12, on Wednesday at the Harrisville Community Day celebration. Communities around the county, including Butler, Cranberry Township and Zelienople, held various events to mark the Fourth of July holiday.<BR></BR><BR></BR><BR></BR>

The Zelienople Resurrection Band performs as it heads down Main Street on Wednesday during the Fourth of July parade in Zelienople. Cloudy skies and an occasional rain shower couldn't keep Butler County residents from enjoying the holiday.