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Members of the Leblanc fire department compete in water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Water fights between Acadiana area fire departments are held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Spectators line the street for the water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Spectators watch water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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A stream of water pelts a team during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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A caller shouts directions to his teammates during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Water fights between Acadiana area fire departments are held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Spectators line the street to watch water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Caller Nick Mire shouts direction to the team of Erath firefighters during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Tessie Stafford, of Arkansas, has her hair braided by Olivia Veronie during a pause in the water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Spectators watch the water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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A young firefighter crosses the street during a break in the water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Children enjoy the partially flooded streets during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Teams take direction from their caller during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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A caller shouts directions to his teammates during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Spectators stay cool during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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A team braces against the stream during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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A team walks through the street during a pause in the water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Teams are pelted with water during water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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Members of the Meaux fire department brace for a blast during the water fights between Acadiana area fire departments on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Erath. The town was celebrating it’s 88th annual Fourth of July Celebration.
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