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Flossmoor celebrates independence in the sunshine

by Chronicle staff on July 4, 2022

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Although rain moved in during the afternoon, Flossmoor residents enjoyed a warm sunny morning in which to celebrate the nation’s birthday.

Scenes from the annual parade by Andrew Burke-Stevenson (ABS) and Ryan Burke-Stevenson (RBS) for the H-F Chronicle.

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Justin Tanner pulls his daughter, June Tanner, in a decorated wagon during the Flossmoor 4th of July parade. (ABS)
A crowd of walkers and follow the leading firetrucks during the Flossmoor 4th of July parade. (ABS)
Two kids wave from a firetruck while leading the Flossmoor 4th of July parade at Parker Junior High. (ABS)
Young bikers ride in the Flossmoor 4th of July parade near Parker Junior High. (ABS)
Flossmoor firefighter and E.M.T. Shamarr Shelton, right, hands a ribbon to Christian Young in downtown Flossmoor after the 4th of July parade. (ABS)
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson listens to her son, Liam Nelson, play the national anthem after the Flossmoor 4th of July parade. (ABS)
The Flossmoor Fire Department Volunteer Corporation hands out sweets, snacks and drinks to paraders after the Flossmoor 4th of July parade in downtown Flossmoor. (ABS)
After receiving a ribbon from firefighters, a rider speeds around the roundabout in downtown Flossmoor after the 4th of July parade. (ABS)
Paraders walk underneath a massive U.S. flag held by a firetruck during the Flossmoor 4th of July parade. (ABS)
Joni Bradley-Scott, right, gives Tom Conroy a miniature U.S. flag while walking the Flossmoor 4th of July parade. (ABS)

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Flossmoor 4th of July participants head east along Flossmoor Road from Parker Junior High. (RBS)
Young cyclists participate in the Flossmoor 4th of July parade. (RBS)
Liam Nelson plays the national anthem on trumpet during the 4th of July celebration in Flossmoor. (RBS)
Mayor Nelson delivers remarks during the Flossmoor 4th of July celebration. (RBS)
Francis Fullam takes photos of the Flossmoor 4th of July parade. He said he had been coming to the parade for years trying to get the perfect photo. (RBS)
The Flossmoor 4th of July parade comes to an end downtown. (RBS)
The Flossmoor 4th of July parade turns north on Sterling Avenue from Flossmoor Road. (RBS)