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Andalusia Reads the Declaration to open July 4 events; parade set for 10 a.m.
Summary
An event billed “Andalusia Reads the Declaration” opened the city’s July 4 celebration with a historical introduction and a full reading of the Declaration of Independence. Organizers said the Daughters of the American Revolution will provide refreshments and lead a parade beginning at First Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4.
An event billed “Andalusia Reads the Declaration” in Andalusia City opened the community’s Fourth of July observances with a historical introduction and a complete reading of the Declaration of Independence, organizers said.
The event presenter said the Daughters of the American Revolution are providing refreshments after the reading and are organizing a parade that will start at First Baptist Church and proceed to the square, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4. The presenter added that other activities are planned through the Fourth.
The presenter provided a short historical overview before the reading, noting that by May 1776 tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain had risen and that, in June 1776,…
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