Lakeport's fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, 2009. Photo by Ron Keas.

LAKE COUNTY – Lake County residents and visitors were out in force this hot, clear weekend, enjoying Independence Day festivities around the lake.

Clearlake Oaks kicked off the celebration on Friday evening with its fireworks display.

On Saturday, the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport celebrated July 4 with all-day festivals that culminated in nighttime fireworks displays.

The International Worm Races, an annual favorite, were back again this year. Always an opportunity for good fun, the race had the worms at their mark with coaches standing by.

Possibly the most hilarious event of the weekend was the second annual cardboard and duct tape boat race off of Library Park in Lakeport.

Since last year, competitors have been perfecting their efforts. The boats held up even better, with only one child managing to sink a boat this time around.

Find a video of the 12 and under age division race shot by correspondent Terre Logsdon at the YouTube Lake County News Channel, www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsdOYO_TuFM .

Residents and visitors line the lakeshore in Lakeport's Library Park during the Saturday, July 4, 2009, celebration. Photo by Ron Keas.

Boats off of Lakeport's Library Park on Saturday, July 4, 2009, before the annual fireworks display. Photo by Ron Keas.

Lakeport's annual fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, 2009, was once again spectacular, and could be seen across the lake. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

Carnival games offered tests of skill during Clearlake's annual Independence Day celebration. Photo by Glen R. Erspamer Jr.

Clearlake's annual Independence Day carnival featured rides, vendors and a full day of fun. Photo by Glen R. Erspamer Jr.

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