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USWNT finals party, Fourth of July, a bourbon fire & more. Photos of the week, July 1-7.

By Ryan C. Hermens
A sweat bee collects pollen from an echinacea hybrida cheyenne spirit coneflower at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, July 1, 2019.
A sweat bee collects pollen from an echinacea hybrida cheyenne spirit coneflower at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, July 1, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Christian Mack, from left, 7, Israel Joffrin, 7, Tahj Gardner, 5, and Tyree Johnson, 9, eat pie and ice cream at the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Christian Mack, from left, 7, Israel Joffrin, 7, Tahj Gardner, 5, and Tyree Johnson, 9, eat pie and ice cream at the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mai Takatasuji, of Shinhidaka, Japan, laughs with other representatives from Lexington’s sister city Shinhidaka, Japan, during the city’s Fourth of July parade along Main Street in downtown Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Mai Takatasuji, of Shinhidaka, Japan, laughs with other representatives from Lexington’s sister city Shinhidaka, Japan, during the city’s Fourth of July parade along Main Street in downtown Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Runners compete in the the Bluegrass 10K in downtown Lexington, Ky., Thursday July 4, 2019.
Runners compete in the the Bluegrass 10K in downtown Lexington, Ky., Thursday July 4, 2019. Mark Mahan
Crews continued to battle a fire at a Jim Beam bourbon warehouse Wednesday afternoon in Woodford County more than 12 hours after the fire began.
Crews continued to battle a fire at a Jim Beam bourbon warehouse Wednesday afternoon in Woodford County more than 12 hours after the fire began. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
The Lincoln County Fair, Stanford, Ky., Saturday, July 6, 2019.
The Lincoln County Fair, Stanford, Ky., Saturday, July 6, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
The Wilmore Festival of the Fourth parade was held in Wilmore, Ky., July 4, 2019.
The Wilmore Festival of the Fourth parade was held in Wilmore, Ky., July 4, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Jesse Dean, from left, Laura Murphy, and Stephenie Hoelscher, all of Lexington, Ky., have a picnic before “Broadway Under the Stars” presented by the Kentucky Conservatory Theatre for SummerFest 2019 at Woodland Park in Lexington, Friday, July 5, 2019. Broadway Under the Stars features a medley of performances from previous SummerFest productions. Sunday’s show begins in Woodland Park at 8 p.m.
Jesse Dean, from left, Laura Murphy, and Stephenie Hoelscher, all of Lexington, Ky., have a picnic before “Broadway Under the Stars” presented by the Kentucky Conservatory Theatre for SummerFest 2019 at Woodland Park in Lexington, Friday, July 5, 2019. Broadway Under the Stars features a medley of performances from previous SummerFest productions. Sunday’s show begins in Woodland Park at 8 p.m. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
A Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., burns on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, after catching fire late Tuesday night.
A Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., burns on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, after catching fire late Tuesday night. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Dawn breaks in the Daniel Boone National Forest on Saturday, July 6, 2019.
Dawn breaks in the Daniel Boone National Forest on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Runners compete in the the Bluegrass 10K in downtown Lexington, Ky., Thursday July 4, 2019.
Runners compete in the the Bluegrass 10K in downtown Lexington, Ky., Thursday July 4, 2019. Mark Mahan
Members of Jessamine County’s Girl Scout Troop 246 walk in the Wilmore Festival of the Fourth parade.
Members of Jessamine County’s Girl Scout Troop 246 walk in the Wilmore Festival of the Fourth parade. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Katha Horseman, 4, of Lexington, Ky., waves an American flag from a VFW Post 680 jeep during the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July parade along Main Street in downtown Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Katha Horseman, 4, of Lexington, Ky., waves an American flag from a VFW Post 680 jeep during the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July parade along Main Street in downtown Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Laura Westneat, of Lexington, Ky., center, and Kelsie Steber, of Danville, Ky., right, celebrate after United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saves a penalty shot taken by England’s Steph Houghton during a Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match watch party at West Sixth Brewing in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 2, 2019. The United States beat England 2-1.
Laura Westneat, of Lexington, Ky., center, and Kelsie Steber, of Danville, Ky., right, celebrate after United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saves a penalty shot taken by England’s Steph Houghton during a Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match watch party at West Sixth Brewing in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 2, 2019. The United States beat England 2-1. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Dead carp float near the dock at the Kentucky River Campground in Frankfort, Ky., Friday, July 5, 2019. Fish affected by bourbon runoff from the Jim Beam warehouse fire that started Tuesday are turning up dead along the Kentucky River throughout the area.
Dead carp float near the dock at the Kentucky River Campground in Frankfort, Ky., Friday, July 5, 2019. Fish affected by bourbon runoff from the Jim Beam warehouse fire that started Tuesday are turning up dead along the Kentucky River throughout the area. Lexington
Spectators watch the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July fireworks display along Main Street in Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019. Fireworks were launched from the R.J. Corman Railyard.
Spectators watch the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July fireworks display along Main Street in Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019. Fireworks were launched from the R.J. Corman Railyard. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kathleen Butler poses for a photo in a hemp field at Butler Farms in Bourbon County on Friday, June 21, 2019.
Kathleen Butler poses for a photo in a hemp field at Butler Farms in Bourbon County on Friday, June 21, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Ron Wilbur, of Lexington, Ky., performs ÒIf I CanÕt Love HerÓ from Beauty and the Beast on stage during “Broadway Under the Stars” presented by the Kentucky Conservatory Theatre for SummerFest 2019 at Woodland Park in Lexington, Friday, July 5, 2019. Broadway Under the Stars features a medley of performances from previous SummerFest productions. Sunday’s show begins in Woodland Park at 8 p.m.
Ron Wilbur, of Lexington, Ky., performs ÒIf I CanÕt Love HerÓ from Beauty and the Beast on stage during “Broadway Under the Stars” presented by the Kentucky Conservatory Theatre for SummerFest 2019 at Woodland Park in Lexington, Friday, July 5, 2019. Broadway Under the Stars features a medley of performances from previous SummerFest productions. Sunday’s show begins in Woodland Park at 8 p.m. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Members of the Lawn Mower Brigade participate in Wilmore’s Festival of the Fourth on July 4, 2019.
Members of the Lawn Mower Brigade participate in Wilmore’s Festival of the Fourth on July 4, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
An American goldfinch stands among “Strawberry fields” gomphrena at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, July 1, 2019.
An American goldfinch stands among “Strawberry fields” gomphrena at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, July 1, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
A Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., burns on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, after catching fire late Tuesday night.
A Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., burns on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, after catching fire late Tuesday night. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Emory McCauley, left, and Emerson Ganahl, both 2, eat pie and ice cream at the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Emory McCauley, left, and Emerson Ganahl, both 2, eat pie and ice cream at the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
The moon is seen in between two firework trails during the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July fireworks display from the R.J. Corman Railyard in Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019.
The moon is seen in between two firework trails during the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July fireworks display from the R.J. Corman Railyard in Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Fans cheers after a goal from United States’ Alex Morgan during a Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match watch party at West Sixth Brewing in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 2, 2019. The United States beat England 2-1.
Fans cheers after a goal from United States’ Alex Morgan during a Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match watch party at West Sixth Brewing in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 2, 2019. The United States beat England 2-1. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
A Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., burns on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, after catching fire late Tuesday night.
A Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., burns on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, after catching fire late Tuesday night. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Nikki Gilland, left, Rachel Mathis and Kevin Collins reacted after Megan Rapinoe scored for the US WomenÍs National Team Sunday during a watch party for the FIFA WomenÍs World Cup final at KSR Bar and Grill.
Nikki Gilland, left, Rachel Mathis and Kevin Collins reacted after Megan Rapinoe scored for the US WomenÍs National Team Sunday during a watch party for the FIFA WomenÍs World Cup final at KSR Bar and Grill. Matt Goins Matt Goins
Sylvannah Regalado, from left, Lauren Sandberg, and Claire McDermott, all of Lexington, Ky., perform ÒWe DanceÓ from Once on This Island on stage during “Broadway Under the Stars” presented by the Kentucky Conservatory Theatre for SummerFest 2019 at Woodland Park in Lexington, Friday, July 5, 2019. Broadway Under the Stars features a medley of performances from previous SummerFest productions. Sunday’s show begins in Woodland Park at 8 p.m.
Sylvannah Regalado, from left, Lauren Sandberg, and Claire McDermott, all of Lexington, Ky., perform ÒWe DanceÓ from Once on This Island on stage during “Broadway Under the Stars” presented by the Kentucky Conservatory Theatre for SummerFest 2019 at Woodland Park in Lexington, Friday, July 5, 2019. Broadway Under the Stars features a medley of performances from previous SummerFest productions. Sunday’s show begins in Woodland Park at 8 p.m. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
During the Bluegrass 10K in downtown Lexington on Thursday July 4, 2019 in Lexington, Ky.
During the Bluegrass 10K in downtown Lexington on Thursday July 4, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Mark Mahan
Fire crews continue to battle a fire at a Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., Wednesday, July 3, 2019. The fire was started late Tuesday night.
Fire crews continue to battle a fire at a Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County, Ky., Wednesday, July 3, 2019. The fire was started late Tuesday night. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Shelby Taylor, from left, laughs with her daughter Chole Taylor-Jimenez, 1, and husband Javier Jimenez, all of Lexington, Ky., during the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July festival in front of the old Fayette County Courthouse in downtown Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Shelby Taylor, from left, laughs with her daughter Chole Taylor-Jimenez, 1, and husband Javier Jimenez, all of Lexington, Ky., during the city of Lexington’s Fourth of July festival in front of the old Fayette County Courthouse in downtown Lexington Ky., Thursday, July 4, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com

This story was originally published July 8, 2019 at 1:29 PM.

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