Enthusiastic spectators waving flags and wearing red, white and blue lined the streets of the Park Cities during this year’s July Fourth Parade.
The festivities were led by Grand Marshal Jim Whorton, who is best known as the Park Cities’ high wheeler. Whorton led the parade in a four-wheeled convertible, instead of on the two-wheeled, cherry-red bike he has ridden through the Park Cities for almost five decades.
The parade featured floats from community leaders, businesses, and sports teams at Highland Park High School.
Families left the post-parade celebration at Centennial Park with candy, which was thrown from floats by the handful, healthier snacks such as watermelons, and non-edible treats that included frisbees, pens, and sunglasses.
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