From a 7 a.m. 4K run for independence to a “concert in the sky” firework display planned later that evening, Saturday’s Fourth of July events had residents feeling patriotic this weekend.
Employees from H-E-B walk the parade route carrying a large American flag aloft during the 93rd Annual McAllen Independence Day Parade Saturday at Archer Park.
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With a full ruck sack on his back, and two American flags waving in the morning sun, a veteran gives out fist bumps to people in the crowd as he jogs down the parade route during the 93rd Annual McAllen Independence Day Parade Saturday.
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Decked out in red, white and blue, spectators of the 93rd Annual McAllen Independence Day Parade wave American flags as patriotic-themed floats pass by Saturday.
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Participants in the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department float wave to the crowd during the 93rd Annual McAllen Independence Day Parade on Saturday.
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The family of fallen McAllen police officer Ismael Chavez waves to the crowd Saturday. Both the families of Chavez and fellow fallen officer Edelmiro Garza — who were killed in the line of duty in 2020 — served as grand marshals of the 93rd Annual McAllen Independence Day Parade Saturday.
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Members of the Lipan Apache Native American Tribe participate in the 93rd Annual McAllen Independence Day Parade Saturday at Archer Park.
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A young goat stands for a photograph as children play with goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks and a tortoise during the city of McAllen’s Freedom Festival Saturday afternoon at Archer Park.
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A family pets a young chicken at a petting zoo during the city of McAllen’s Freedom Festival at Archer Park. The family-friendly festival was one of several Independence Day celebrations hosted by the city Saturday.
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