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Patriot participants turn out for Idyllwild’s parade

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The Euphoria Brass Band, based in San Diego, joined Idyllwild Arts as the parade’s final group. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Many showed their support for our first responders and veterans. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Steam Punk made a comeback during this year’s parade with the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s float, featuring a winged deer created by local metal artist Dore Capitani. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
The Idyllwild Community Center had many participants on their float. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Volunteers of the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit, a group sponsored by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, join in the fun. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Patrick and Christina Reitz ride tandem with the Bike Route. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Mountain Disaster Preparedness, another important local group of volunteers, wave to the crowd. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Playing bagpipe classics, The University of California, Riverside Pipe Band is always a favorite every year. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
The Idyllwild Garden Club, one of many local organizations, participate in the parade. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Animal Rescue Friends participate in the parade with some of their rescues. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Thousands of spectators line North Circle Drive to enjoy this year’s Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski leads the CHP portion of the parade. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Riverside County Sheriff Captain Leonard Purvis passes out candy and greets onlookers. photo by Jenny Kirchner
Grand Marshall of the 2019 Fourth of July Parade Doug Austin (left) and Gary Kuscher wave as the crowd cheers. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Rotary Governor Melanie Rice was one of the many dignitaries who joined the Parade. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
The Manzanita Ranch riders carry the flags on horseback to open the 2019 Idyllwild Rotary’s Fourth of July Parade. The many flags represent all branches of our armed forces and Old Glory herself. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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