CONNEAUT — A thick piece of the American experience was evident Saturday afternoon as politicians, horses, dogs, floats, clowns and bands meandered down Broad Street to celebrate our nation’s birth.
Sandra Horvath was camped out on the front yard of a Broad Street home looking for the best seat possible.
“I’ve a granddaughter in the band and I want to be right up front,” as the parade moved north on Broad Street around 4 p.m. Saturday.
“It’s really a day to celebrate (our country) with all that’s going on in the world,” she said.
Steve Horvath gave a big thumbs up to the parade and the long time city tradition. “We’ve lived in these four city blocks for the last 80 years,” he said.
Down the street, Hayley Russell, the 2003 Miss Fourth of July, was taken back to her unique experience.
“I just remember I got to ride in a convertible and just waved to everyone,” Russell said.
Two Color guards led off the parade that also included seven safety vehicles, all terrain vehicles, dogs balancing out car windows and the always spirited Conneaut High School band.
Travis Bort, 9, said he really enjoyed the trophies displayed from one of the area baton twirling groups that participated in the parade.
Devin King, another young parade fan, said he liked the cars.
Hundreds of people lined Broad Street to get the best seats, with some using umbrellas to shade themselves from the heat, while others sat on the grass and basked in the sunshine.
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