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Independence Day parade brings out the community donned in red, white, and blue

theunion.com 2024/10/5
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Nevada City Councilmember Doug Fleming hangs off the back of Engine 3 waving the American flag proudly during the holiday parade Saturday morning that lasted over an hour. Other members of the city council from both Nevada City and Grass Valley participated in the parade as well. For more Fourth of July photos, see Nevada County Captures on page A8.
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Nevada City residents, Caryl and Byron enjoy an ice cream in the shade while waiting for the start of the July 4th Parade along Broad Street in Nevada City.
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Temperatures were in the mid 90s and shade was thin, but that did not prevent people from lining up along Broad Street in Nevada City to see the over 50 entries expected in the 4th of July parade celebrating the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress in 1776.
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Lorraine Gervais (left), local entertainer dressed as Lady Liberty was this year’s grand marshal for the 2024 Independence Day Parade in Nevada City.
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Trumpet players from the Nevada County Concert Band, played for crowds awaiting the beginning of the Independence Day Parade on Saturday morning under the shade of pop ups in front of the old Alpha building at the foot of Broad Street.
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The Lutich family, Grass Valley residents, came prepared with their shade umbrella, chairs, and cool refreshments to watch the parade celebrating the 4th of July and America’s independence.
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Members of the crowd stand at attention for the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ to kick-off the start of the 2024 Independence Day Parade on July 4 in Nevada City.
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Folks from Nevada City Self Storage did their part to keep the parade goers cool in the toasty mid day sun on Saturday during the July 4th Parade in Nevada City by squirting the crowds with water. Jacque Day (facing left) is co- owner with Joe Day IV, and his son Joe Day V. The family business owns its own fire truck that is fully functional to protect storage units utilized by their clients. 
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Vietnam Veterans of America, the Nevada County Chapter, participated in the Independence Day Parade held in Nevada City this year. The 1971 AM General 2 1/2 ton 6 x 6 model #M35A2 vehicle is owned and operated by Bill Slade and Sons Trucking Company out of Nevada City.

Crowds lined Broad Street in Nevada City on Saturday morning for the Fourth of July Parade that showcased individuals and groups from across the county.

The heat was on and shade was thin as noon approached, but everyone appeared to appreciate the 50 or more entries that made their way down Broad Street.

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