Ridgefield parade celebrates Fourth of July

The Columbian

Published: July 4, 2018, 5:54pm

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Ethan Dulay, 10, of Cub Scout Pack 310 of Ridgefield spends a quiet moment with the American flag while preparing for the start of the annual Ridgefield Fourth of July parade Wednesday morning. Dulay said this was his first year participating in the parade and said he was excited for the holiday. "I just like everything," he said. The theme of this year's parade was "Over There, Over There: 100 Years of the American Legion." The pack is chartered by the American Legion Post 44 in Ridgefield. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Red, white and blue helped paint a patriotic picture Wednesday in Ridgefield as residents celebrated America’s birthday at the annual Fourth of July parade.

The theme this year was “Over There, Over There: 100 Years of the American Legion,” and among the participants were members of Cub Scout Pack 310, chartered by the American Legion Post 44 in Ridgefield.

Ed Martin of Ridgefield, right, gets into the spirit of the Fourth of July dressed as Uncle Sam as he enjoys the annual parade from his spot along Pioneer Street on Wednesday morning. Martin said the holiday has special meaning for him because he became an American citizen in 2014. He said he was excited to join the celebration this year. "Loved it last year, couldn't miss it this year," he said. — Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade 2018 Photo Gallery

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