Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal Walter Grainger rides in a jeep with the Olive Drab Drivers, a group that brings military vehicles to events to celebrate veterans.
The Westchester Fourth of July Parade included a number of classic American cars.
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The Sons of the American Revolution lead the procession for the Westchester Fourth of July Parade on Monday.
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The firing of the cannon signifies the start of this year's Westchester Fourth of July Parade.
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Scott and Daniele Andrews and their dog Cole enjoy this year's Westchester Fourth of July Parade.
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Participants enjoy patriotism and water guns during Monday's Fourth of July celebration in Westchester.
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The Veterans Family Band entertains the crowd at the Westchester Fourth of July Parade.
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Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal Walter Grainger rides in a jeep with the Olive Drab Drivers, a group that brings military vehicles to events to celebrate veterans.
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Lots of patriotic attire was worn to celebrate the Fourth of July Parade in Westchester.
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Priscilla Varela, Mrs. Bakersfield 2022, rides in the Westchester Fourth of July Parade on Monday.
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Participants celebrate the Westchester Fourth of July Parade.
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Assemblyman Vince Fong waves to the crowd Monday at this year's Westchester Fourth of July Parade.
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River Goforth came prepared Monday as parade participants brought water guns to help cool down the crowd during the Westchester Fourth of July Parade.
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Tim Yaksitch and Alek Aguirre sell Bloody Mary's to raise money for the World War II Memorial Committee at the Westchester Fourth of July Parade.
As the crowd joined in Jack Bellue’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the start of the annual Westchester Fourth of July Parade, it was hard not to get into the spirit of the day.
And if the growing chorus of patriotic singing didn’t have everyone’s attention, the pair of cannons fired to mark the parade's start surely did.