Yes, we celebrate our independence with parades and fireworks but we also celebrate the residents of Fort Thomas and we throw a nice Independence Day parade.  Here are a few before, during, and after photos that tell the story of our Independence Day parade held on July 2. 

Sean Donelan on duty prior to the arrival of the marchers.
Rosalyn Brown colored each brick along her sidewalk

 with images of the flag.

Rosalyn Brown spent the whole day before coloring the bricks in front of her home in patriotic theme.
The Henson family celebrated their daughter’s first time walking in the parade with donuts. 
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Chairs are set up the night before. 
Residents began to arrive an hour prior to the start of the parade.
You can feel the excitement as the entries assemble in front of the high school.
Jeff Millard claims that the reason he joined the Methodist church was to march in the parade.


Last minute polishing.

Children wave and collect candy.

The Heilman family staked out a prime spot. 

Jacob Johnson brought his younger brothers. 
The Kemplin family.

Fred and Lorraine Giglia
Tara Jurgens shows her jazz hands.
The judges.
Moms have dance moves!
Small cars bring big smiles.
The after photo of the parade.
The unofficial last parade entry.