Some celebrations of Independence Day came a day early here in Ames.

A shoot technician couldn't be found so the Ames Jaycees put on its show Tuesday July 3 in stead of July 4. The festival, pancake breakfast and parade still took place July 4.

For most of us that meant working a full day Tuesday and then going out to the show, rather than having the day off and staying out late on the 4^th and going back to work the next day.

Do you like have the fireworks the day before the 4^th or on the 4^th? Tell us in the comments.  

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