Orleans Hosts A Star-spangled Parade
Orleans celebrated Independence Day with a large, festive parade under bright sunny skies Thursday. Arranged to the theme, "May the Fourth Be With You," the parade featured lots of music, dancing, fire trucks, antique cars and floats, including some with a Star Wars motif.
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