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American Independence Festival Delights Crowd

The festival was set to culminate with a fireworks show Saturday at 8:45 p.m.

The 23rd annual American Independence Festival was being held in downtown Exeter Saturday.

The festival was set to feature a battle reenactment, a portrayal of George Washington, food, a beer tent, live music, and a fireworks display at 8:45 p.m. on Swasey Parkway.

The event is put on every year by the American Independence Museum.

Find the festival schedule here: www.independencemuseum.org.

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