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Captured: 96th annual Fourth of July parade

Captured: 96th annual Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2017

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Members of Evanston's Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and young children hold signs as they take part in the city's Fourth of July parade. This is the first year the group brought a float to accompany participants as they marched the parade route.

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America brings float to Fourth of July parade to increase visibility

July 7, 2016

Evanston’s chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a gun control activist group, marched with a float in Evanston’s Fourth of July parade for the first time this year. Kim Romain,...

A representative from the National Organization for Women joins other groups advocating for abortion rights, including the Pro-Choice Coalition, in Evanston's July Fourth parade on Thursday. Some residents said the parade has gotten too political in recent years.

Longtime spectators see more politics in July Fourth parade

July 5, 2013

As Evanston's July Fourth parade filled Central Street on Thursday, longtime residents said the yearly tradition has turned too political. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, marched in the 92nd annual...

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