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Kirkland will host its annual Celebrate Kirkland parade on July 4“Come together to celebrate the Fourth of July with our annual community parade through downtown Kirkland.”
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The event features live entertainment“Event highlights include: Food trucks at Lake Street and Central throughout the day. Community mural and photo station at Central and Lake Street throughout the day. Kids Pavillion at Lakeshore Plaza at 10:30 a.m. with decorating stations and giveaways. The Kids Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. from Marina Park. Main Parade kicks off at noon, following an opening ceremony featuring the national anthem sung by Bridget Watanabe, a bagpiper, color guard, and honored veterans Veterans Reception at Heritage Hall, with special remarks from Kirkland City Council. Performances by the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Team, Latin Horses, Lion Dancers, and more!”
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The event features food trucks“Food trucks at Lake Street and Central throughout the day.”
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The event features community activities throughout downtown“Enjoy a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment and community activities.”
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The event begins with a Kids Parade at 11:30 a.m.“The Kids Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. from Marina Park.”
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The Kids Parade starts from Marina Park“The Kids Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. from Marina Park.”
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The main parade occurs at noon“Main Parade kicks off at noon, following an opening ceremony featuring the national anthem sung by Bridget Watanabe, a bagpiper, color guard, and honored veterans Veterans Reception at Heritage Hall, with special remarks from Kirkland City Council.”
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The main parade includes performances by the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Team“Performances by the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Team, Latin Horses, Lion Dancers, and more!”
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The main parade includes performances by the Latin Horses“Performances by the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Team, Latin Horses, Lion Dancers, and more!”
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The main parade includes performances by the Lion Dancers“Performances by the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Team, Latin Horses, Lion Dancers, and more!”
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The parade route includes Lake Street“null”
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The parade route includes Central Street“null”
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Food trucks will be present along the parade route“Food trucks at Lake Street and Central throughout the day.”
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A community mural station will be available along the parade route“Community mural and photo station at Central and Lake Street throughout the day.”
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Kids' activities will be available at Lakeshore Plaza“Kids Pavillion at Lakeshore Plaza at 10:30 a.m. with decorating stations and giveaways.”
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Parking will be restricted near the parade area“The Lakeshore Plaza and 3rd and Central parking lots will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.”
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Lakeshore Plaza will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.“The Lakeshore Plaza and 3rd and Central parking lots will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.”
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3rd and Central lots will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.“The Lakeshore Plaza and 3rd and Central parking lots will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.”
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Personal tents are not permitted along the parade route“For the safety of all parade route spectators and to maintain emergency access, personal pop-up tents are not permitted along the parade route.”
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Personal tents will be removed if set up along the parade route“For the safety of all parade route spectators and to maintain emergency access, personal pop-up tents are not permitted along the parade route. Unauthorized tents will be removed by event staff.”
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The event is organized by the City of Kirkland“null”
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The event emphasizes family-friendly engagement“Celebrate Kirkland is a daytime parade and community celebration that reflects the City's commitment to providing a fun, family-friendly event while reducing impacts on neighbors, pets, wildlife, and the environment.”
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The event does not include fireworks“The event does not include fireworks.”
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The city prohibits fireworks within city limits“The event does not include fireworks. Fireworks, including the sale, use, and discharge of consumer fireworks, are prohibited within Kirkland city limits.”
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The parade is part of the city's commitment to community celebration“Celebrate Kirkland is a daytime parade and community celebration that reflects the City's commitment to providing a fun, family-friendly event while reducing impacts on neighbors, pets, wildlife, and the environment.”
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The parade is part of the city's commitment to minimizing environmental impacts“Celebrate Kirkland is a daytime parade and community celebration that reflects the City's commitment to providing a fun, family-friendly event while reducing impacts on neighbors, pets, wildlife, and the environment.”
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The parade is part of the city's commitment to minimizing neighbor impacts“Celebrate Kirkland is a daytime parade and community celebration that reflects the City's commitment to providing a fun, family-friendly event while reducing impacts on neighbors, pets, wildlife, and the environment.”