4th of july

Spectators celebrate Fourth of July at 3-mile-long Alameda parade

Tuesday, July 4, 2017
The Alameda Fourth of July Parade is one of the largest and longest Independence Day parades in the nation.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (KGO) -- The Alameda 4th of July Parade is one of the largest and longest Independence Day parades in the nation.

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Dozens of cars, fire trucks and floats made their way down Park Street on Tuesday.

It's a tradition for many families to return to the same spot along the 3-mile route year after year. There were dance troops, marching bands and antique cars.

There are 2,500 people taking part in Tuesday's parade.
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PHOTOS: Bay Area 4th of July celebrations 2017
American flags wave on the Embarcadero on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
A woman on stilts poses with a couple attending the Shoreline Amphitheatre's Firework Spectacular on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Karl the Fog envelops the San Francisco fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
A man celebrates the 4th of July near San Francisco's Embarcadero.none
A large firework is seen in the sky in Mountain View, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Kids watch the 4th of July parade in Redwood City on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators enjoy the 4th of July parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Kids watch the 4th of July parade in Redwood City on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Kids watch the 4th of July parade in Redwood City on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
The 4th of July Parade grand marshal was an autonomous bus in Concord, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
A man rides a horse during the 4th of July parade in Concord, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
The 4th of July Parade grand marshal was an autonomous bus in Concord, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
A marching band plays during the 4th of July parade in Concord, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
The Fourth of July parade is underway in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators enjoy the 4th of July parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Kids watch the 4th of July parade in Redwood City on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Kids watch the 4th of July parade in Redwood City on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators celebrate the Fourth of July at a parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators celebrate the Fourth of July at a parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators celebrate the Fourth of July at a parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators celebrate the Fourth of July at a parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators celebrate the Fourth of July at a parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators celebrate the Fourth of July at a parade in Vallejo, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
The Bay Area Sikhs of America walk in the Rose, White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Rose White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Rose White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Rose White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Rose White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Rose White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Rose White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Rose White & Blue Parade in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Independence Day Parade in Morgan Hill, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Independence Day Parade in Morgan Hill, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Independence Day Parade in Morgan Hill, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Independence Day Parade in Morgan Hill, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Independence Day Parade in Morgan Hill, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
Spectators gather at the Independence Day Parade in Morgan Hill, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.none
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