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City of West U's 2018 Fourth of July Celebration

By Jack Avedesian, Contributing writer and Nathan Lederman, Contributing writer | July 4, 2018

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Boy Scouts and other members of the community guide West U residents through Fourth of July showers. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

On this wet Fourth of July, West U residents were found undeterred, attending the Independence Day Bike Parade in large numbers through heavy rain. Kids and their parents ignored the rain and had a good time biking and walking from City Hall to the Rec Center.

Austin Halvorson, Caleb Cote, Marianna Davis, Greg Cline

Austin Halvorson, Caleb Cote, Marianna Davis and Greg Cline seek some shade in the activities booth, awaiting visitors following the rainy parade. (Photo: Jack Avedesian)

Other participants in the parade included dogs, the “World Famous” West U Rotary Club Kazoo Marching Band and even Captain America! The parade was then followed by a very brief visit to activity booths at the Rec Center, before participants rushed home to continue celebrating indoors!

The American flag stands tall through strong rains on Independence Day. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
The West U community gathers on University Boulevard waiting for the parade and festivities to begin. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
The West U Rotary Club Kazoo Marching Band braves the rain while anticipating the start of the parade. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
Even dogs were committed to celebrating America’s independence. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
The cyclists begin to ride through the city, with their parents ensuring their steady path. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
The West U community marches on University Boulevard, persevering through heavy rains. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
Cyclists they turn the street. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
Captain America provides encouraging words for one cyclist. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
A fire truck led the parade, clearing the roads for the cyclists and parents to parade through the streets. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
Shortcakes the Clown and Mother Goose were prepared to meet wet parade goers at their balloon stand to continue the Fourth of July festivities. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)
The intersection at Milton and College was completely covered by water just minutes after the parade’s conclusion. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

The American flag stands tall through strong rains on Independence Day. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

The West U community gathers on University Boulevard waiting for the parade and festivities to begin. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

The West U Rotary Club Kazoo Marching Band braves the rain while anticipating the start of the parade. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

Even dogs were committed to celebrating America’s independence. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

The cyclists begin to ride through the city, with their parents ensuring their steady path. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

The West U community marches on University Boulevard, persevering through heavy rains. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

Cyclists they turn the street. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

Captain America provides encouraging words for one cyclist. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

A fire truck led the parade, clearing the roads for the cyclists and parents to parade through the streets. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)

Shortcakes the Clown and Mother Goose were prepared to meet wet parade goers at their balloon stand to continue the Fourth of July festivities. (Photo: Nathan Lederman)