We honor the annual Springfield festivity with a slideshow featuring some highlights from Bauer barbecues past.

— E.J. Carr

Fletcher (Jay Hammer) caught Springfield newcomer and jewel thief Jenna (Fiona Hutchison) redhanded and unpatriotic.

— E.J. Carr

Ed (Peter Simon) celebrated with his fiancée, Eve (Hillary Edson). She died the following year.

— Dana Belcher

Dinah (then-Wendy Moniz) and Amanda (Toby Poser) cooled off by the Bauer pool.

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Recently returned Nola (Lisa Brown) checked out some barbecue goodies.

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Fabulous host Meta (Mary Stuart) welcomed Reva (Kim Zimmer) and Mara to the party. Also Pictured: Harley (Beth Ehlers).

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Vanessa (Maeve Kinkead) and Billy (Jordan Clarke) shared the Fourth of July spirit.

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Santos bros. Danny (Paul Anthony Stewart, l.) and Tony (Jordi Vilasuso) joined the action and watched the fireworks.

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Beth (Beth Chamberlin), er, Loreli got steamy with Bill (Danny Cosgrove) in the Bauer hottub.

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The same year, Phillip (Grant Aleksander) and Mel (Yvonna Wright) tried to cheer up Rick (Michael O'Leary), who was suffering from heart failure during the festivities.

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Ed (Simon) threw Danny (Stewart) and Michelle (Nancy St. Alban) a surprise wedding at the 'que. It was their second time to exchange vows.

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The same year, serial killer Ben (Matt Bomer) was found shot at the party. Holly (Maureen Garrett), Ed (Simon) and Rick (O'Leary) revived him. He later committed suicide.

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Beth (Chamberlin) wed Rick (O'Leary) at the big family gathering, thinking he was the father of her baby. The following year they split after it was revealed that Alan was Peyton's papa.