The Rapid City Independence Day Tea Party was a great success! Upwards of 1,000 people came out to wave their limited-government signs along Omaha Street and 5th Street. Attendees then heard a program at the bandshell in Memorial Park which consisted of patriotic songs, a tribute to veterans injured in service to our country, a presentation on the cap and trade global warming tax, and a presentation on government health care.

People who came bought t-shirts, bumper stickers and other Citizens for Liberty merchandise.  They also bought patriotic books and raffle tickets for a beautiful patriotic painting.

Below is a picture slideshow from the event, along with videos taken at the Tea Party.

Crowd Video

Opening Statements

Tribute to Wounded Veterans, Part 1

Tribute to Wounded Veterans, Part 2

Cap and Trade, Part 1

Cap and Trade, Part 2

Health Care Part 1

Health Care Part 2

Closing Comments

The Independence Day Tea Party anthem by Lloyd Marcus:

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Rapid City Independence Day Tea Party, July 4, 2009