Ypsilanti celebrates its 94th Independence Day parade
The City of Ypsilanti celebrated its 94th Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday.
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The City of Ypsilanti celebrated its 94th Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday.
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The event, which takes place on the longest day of the year, was launched in 1982 in France as a way to bring free live music to local parks, streets, porches and plazas.
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The free event features live performances, classes, kids' programming, food trucks, a beer garden and more.
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