Photos of the month: A joyous July

072724.N.BP.POMJULY MH 2 copy.jpg — Unicyclists make their way along Lake Shore Drive Northeast during a parade as part of the Unicon 21 opening ceremonies on July 14, 2024, in Bemidji.

By Annalise Braught, Madelyn Haasken and Charley Gilbert

July 27, 2024 at 7:30 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� From hosting 1,200 unicyclists for Unicon 21 to celebrating the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival, this July has certainly been a month to remember.

Bemidjians also were immersed in art, culture and excitement thanks to the opening of Concordia's new Korean Language Village, the Sanford Center hosting its third annual Babe's Burnout Car Show and the Watermark Art Festival featuring dozens of unique booths for its 56th year.

Pioneer photographers Annalise Braught, Madelyn Haasken and Charley Gilbert captured these fun moments along the way.

July Photos of the month.jpg — An army jeep leads the pack as they honor each branch of the military at the Grand Parade on July 7, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.

072424.N.BP.WATERMARKART 2.jpg — Attendees browse vendor booths during the 56th Watermark Art Festival on July 20, 2024, at Library Park in Bemidji.

071324.N.BP.BABESBURNOUT - 9.jpg — A Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 participates in the burnout pit during Babe鈥檚 Burnout Car Show on July 13, 2024, at the Sanford Center parking lot.

072024.N.BP.GROUPFREESTYLE CG - 8.jpg — The UniCircle group, from Japan, competes in the group freestyle finals as part of Unicon 21 on July 18, 2024, at the BSU Gymnasium.

072724.N.BP.POMJULY MH 3.jpg — Fireworks explode over Lake Bemidji on July 4, 2024, during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� Red, White and Boom firework display.

072424.N.BP.KOREANVILLAGE - 6.jpg — Campers play gayageum, traditional Korean instruments, on July 20, 2024, during a dedication ceremony for Concordia Language Village鈥檚 new Korean village.

072724.N.BP.POMJULY MH 1.jpg — A group chips toward the pin at hole No. 10 during the Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament on July 12, 2024, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club.

072424.N.BP.UNICONBBALL - 6.jpg — Mono鈥檊re鈥檚 Nico (6) makes a pass on July 22, 2024, in a game against Swish for the bronze medal during Unicon 21, at the BSU Gymnasium.

carnival instagram 3.jpg — Attendees enjoy a carnival ride at Merriam's Midway on July 3, 2024, during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.

By Annalise Braught

Annalise is the editor and a photographer at the Bemidji Pioneer. She is a Mass Communication graduate from Bemidji State University and has a Supervisory Management degree from Northwest Technical College. Her favorite pastime is exploring the great outdoors and capturing its natural beauty on camera. Contact Annalise at (218) 333-9796 or abraught@bemidjipioneer.com.

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Photos of the month: A joyous July

Pioneer photographers share some of their favorite photos from July.