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West U Independence Day Bike Parade 2019

By Bailey Maierson, Contributing writer and Eli Maierson, Contributing writer | July 4, 2019

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The Walsh family came prepared with a decked-out wagon. Pictured are parents Seema and Michael with kids Liam and Quinnlan. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)

An overcast and humid morning didn’t stop hundreds of West University residents from joining in on their annual Fourth of July Bike Parade. Decorated scooters, bicycles, wagons and strollers swarmed the streets as the parade began its path from University Street to Colonial Park Pool.

At the pool, the attendees were treated to a wide range of festivities from free snow cones to face painters to casual competitions. The day culminated in the Dads Belly Flop contest, where children surrounded the edge of the pool as their parents crashed into the water.

Boy Scout Troop 266 sported a flag and a banner along the route. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
Patriotic anthems like “The Star Spangled Banner” echoed through the parade, courtesy of The West U Rotary Club Kazoo Marching Band. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
Another dad soars through the air while a large crowd looks on. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
Children went head-to-head in the balloon popping competition. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
This parent’s backflips earned him first place in the competition. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
Natrone Cherry’s high-flying dives landed him second place in the Dads Belly Flop contest. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
Scott and Ethan Ellis flaunt their Fourth of July gear before the parade. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
This stilt walker had the best view of the parade. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
Parents and kids line up for the water balloon toss. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)
The Weston family enjoyed watching the parade. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)

Boy Scout Troop 266 sported a flag and a banner along the route. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)

Patriotic anthems like “The Star Spangled Banner” echoed through the parade, courtesy of The West U Rotary Club Kazoo Marching Band. (Photo: Bailey Maierson)