Palatine celebrates Fourth of July with Hometown Parade
Posted July 06, 2024 4:11 pm
Emma Malinger, 4, of Crystal Lake and her brother, Noah, 2, sit with police Officer Eddie Christudhas on his stationary EV motorcycle during the Palatine Hometown Parade on Saturday. Their grandfather is a retired Palatine police officer.
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Thousands of people lined the route of Fourth of July parade on a gorgeous day in downtown Palatine Saturday.
Gracie-Joy walks with her owner, Judy Lexey of Palatine, during the Palatine Hometown Parade on Saturday.
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Students from Megleo’s School of Dance are part of the Palatine Hometown Parade on Saturday.
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Kids waved flags and gathered candy as parade units from a variety of municipal, civic and business organizations passed by.
Linnette Aristud of Safeway Transportation “rides” a patriotic T-Rex during the Palatine Hometown Parade on Saturday.
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“Abraham Lincoln” David Hammer waves to the crowd while walking with the historical society during the Palatine Hometown Parade on Saturday.
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The parade was a part of Jaycees Hometown Fest, which continues from noon until 5 p.m. at Community Park Sunday.
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