A festive and fun-filled day was shared by Democrats and Republicans alike who came from Lulea, Malmö, Stockholm and Laholm to celebrate the US National Day on the 4th of July. We even had friends from Hong Kong.

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Festivities included singing the Star Spangled Banner, a traditional game of baseball, a swim at the beach and of course eating homemade hamburgers, hot dogs, cole slaw, potato salad, apple pie and a few surprises including handmade spring rolls and Waldorf salad.