North Eastern Minnesota's 2008 Iron Range Getaway Guide - (Page 13) Northern Lights – ®chrisperryphotography.com, Aurora Scenic – ©Vivid Design, Aurora, MN, Water Fun – ©EMT T H I S PAG E S P O N S O R E D BY: Aurora The perfect place to visit . . . for a day or a lifetime! The small community of Aurora, tucked in on the eastern end of the Iron Range was christened in 1903 by local civic leaders who were inspired by a particularly brilliant display of northern lights (Aurora borealis) high above the new village. Today, the city combines quaint style with a friendly hometown atmosphere and offers many business development opportunities as well as an impressive range of established product and service-related businesses. Aurora Patriotic Days, held July 2-4, celebrates with traditional parade, fireworks, and numerous community events. Freedom Fête™, an annual music festival and hog roast, tops off the patriotic celebration. PumpkinFest, held on the second Saturday in October, attracts both young and old to its craft displays, quilt show, children’s activities and tasty foods. Aurora Events Freedom FêteTM/Aurora Patriotic Days Aurora parties with free music, fireworks, parades and more. July 2-4. 218.229.3335 http://aurora4th.tripod.com Northern Lights Music Festival 856.427.6733 PumpkinFest October 11, 2008 218-229-2245 or email: ershopper@frontiernet.net 13 http://www.ci.aurora.mn.us
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