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Show Low Fourth of July parade draws large crowds; city reiterates Stage 2 fire restrictions and schedules FreedomFest fireworks
Summary
Show Low's Fourth of July parade attracted an estimated crowd of 'probably close to 20,000,' hosts said, with a splash zone and FreedomFest planned afterward; parade broadcasters and city officials repeated that Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit private fireworks and urged residents to call 911 to report violations.
Show Low's Fourth of July parade on July 4 drew a crowd that hosts described as "probably close to 20,000," and city and broadcast hosts reminded attendees that Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect and private fireworks are prohibited.
The parade concluded near 11 a.m., with Frontier Park opening its splash zone immediately afterward and FreedomFest scheduled at Show Low High School from 3 to 9 p.m., including food trucks, a kids zone and live bands. The city's organized fireworks display is scheduled to begin about 9 p.m. and is described as "weather permitting." Chris Bennett, co-host of the parade coverage, said the crowd estimate and noted the city's year-round population: "There's probably over 20,000 people witnessing this parade, and our full time residentship here is 12,000."…
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