Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

By on Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 9:23 am


Despite rain during this year’s “America’s Birthday Parade,” hundreds of people gathered downtown for the July 4th celebration. This included St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, local personalities, media, and performers riding regionally themed floats. Others utilized this event as a means to make their voices heard, such as protestors reacting to the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade - including one group who became a surprise addition to the parade.
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Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
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Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
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Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
Reuben Hemmer
Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
Reuben Hemmer
Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
Reuben Hemmer
Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
Reuben Hemmer
Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
Reuben Hemmer
Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
Reuben Hemmer
Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
Reuben Hemmer
Everything We Saw At America's Birthday Parade in St. Louis [PHOTOS]
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