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Wakefield celebrates Fourth of July with parade

WAKEFIELD - It was clear skies and warm weather Tuesday in downtown Wakefield as crowds gathered for the city's Fourth of July parade.

The afternoon began with a short parade of classic cars, followed by the annual children's parade.

Once the group of kids and parents walked, biked, scootered and pushed strollers down the parade route, the official parade kicked off.

Led by a trio of police vehicles; the parade featured floats, the area's three marching bands, various Wakefield graduating classes, Marty's Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corps and a military color guard.

Many of the floats partic...

 
 
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