Local communities celebrated Independence Day with colorful kids’ parades and games, bringing together families and friends for a celebration of freedom and patriotism.
Local communities celebrated Independence Day with colorful kids’ parades and games, bringing together families and friends for a celebration of freedom and patriotism. Photo by Linda Kor
Photos by Linda Kor

Holbrook events

Joseph City festivities

By Linda Kor

Northeast Arizona delivered a Fourth of July to remember this year, with communities across the region turning out in full force to celebrate America’s birthday with pride, tradition and local flair. The festivities in Holbrook, Joseph City and Winslow reflected a blend of cultural richness and patriotic spirit. Kids’ bike parades and community games were held in Holbrook and Joseph City, and Winslow hosted cardboard boat races at the swimming pool. As the sun set families gathered for fireworks displays that lit up the desert skies in Holbrook and Winslow and the night ended with shared laughter, music, great food and gratitude. Once again, the region proved that patriotism burns just as brightly in the high desert as it does anywhere in the country.