La Conner will again act locally while thinking nationally on July 4.

The town is site once more of Independence Day festivities with something for everyone – from a holiday parade to food and beverages to live music to a fireworks display over Swinomish Channel.

The fun starts with the always popular 12 p.m. parade down First Street. Parade staging is set for 11 a.m. on State Street, in front of the Port of Skagit’s La Conner Marina south basin parking area.

The parade traditionally draws an array of motorized, non-motorized and even family pet entries, nearly all decked out in patriotic red,...