Festive Fourth of July


Published/Last Modified on Saturday, July 5, 2008 3:06 PM MDT


For the first time in two years, Douglas residents and visitors were able to enjoys the lights, sparkle and “BOOM” of a fireworks display. The fireworks show has been rained out the last two years on the Fourth of July.  More than 1,000 people crowded G Avenue to get a glimpse of old Glory and the many floats during the annual parade, which was held at 10 a.m. on Friday. The parade was followed by a day of activities and food from the many booths and displays around Veterans Memorial Park. There were jumping castles, a rock climbing wall and water fun along with the large variety of food available. Entertainment began that afternoon and continued through the evening.




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    P.Flores wrote on Jul 9, 2008 7:05 AM:

    " the 4th of July was nice but i agree w/the person making a comment on the wanna be cholos & hoodlums the law needs to do something about them because in the future people are not gonna want to go to any festivities Please dont let these wannabes mess it up! "

    Joseph Pearl Taylor wrote on Jul 7, 2008 9:03 PM:

    " We the Taylor family came to Douglas for the 4th of July and to say we really enjoyed the parade,followed by the fiesta along w/the music by Gemini our kids had a wonderful time at the swimming pool at the park and the great food and not to mention the fireworks it was all awesome will be there next year! thanks The Taylors from Tucson (now) "

    NA wrote on Jul 6, 2008 2:12 AM:

    " The fireworks were very nice, but the lack of law enforcement, and wide abundance of wannabee cholos. Was not. "

    Tanya Duarte wrote on Jul 5, 2008 6:01 PM:

    " I want to give a special thank you to the Campoy family and friends for thier parade entry that reminds us what sacrifices are given for our freedoms. You all brought a tear to my eye and renewed pride for the value of our independence. May God bless you all and bless the families of all our military branches who sacrifice so much for us. "

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