Residents watch the fireworks display at Adado Riverfront Park, July 4, 2013. Hundreds came to the river bank to watch the display organized by the City of Lansing. Justin Wan/The State News
The streets around the capital area were splashed in hues of red, white and blue as crowds gathered with friends and family to watch the Fourth of July parade and fireworks in Lansing.
Lansing hosted it’s annual parade and fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day in a red, white and blue fashion. The parade kicked of at 11 a.m., starting outside the State Capitol Building. The fireworks took off at 10 p.m. on Thursday, with music festivities rocking beforehand.
At the parade was many cheering, including participants and spectators such as MSU graduate student Jessica Kahler. Kahler and her family were enjoying the festivities the parade had to offer.
“This is the first time we have come to the parade. We are enjoying it, it seems fun – lot of dancing, and definitely gives you the flavor of the city,” she said. “Seems like there is a pretty decent turn out, and people are having a good time.”
The parade started with U.S. veterans and honor guards, who began the march in a traditional way. Lansing resident Rachelle Williams said her family looks forward to this parade every year.
“We really enjoy coming here as a family, it’s a great way to see the community come together. There are a lot of fun activities for the kids,” she said. “It is a great time, and we are always waiting for the next one.”
The parade started at 11 a.m., running for approximately forty minutes. Daryll Coopers, a toy vendor from Macomb, said the parade was a fun event, and got a kick out of the “pimped out” cars.
“You see cars that are pimped out, you see a lot of people that are friendly and giving out candy,” Coopers said. “You also get to see older people dancing to the music which is a lot of fun.”
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