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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Little Cardinals Cheerleaders marched, and cheered along the way, in the annual Canfield Fourth of July Parade.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.U.S. Marine Corp veterans marched in the Canfield Fourth of July Parade.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Judge Scott Hunter served as 2017 Grand Marshal of the annual Canfield Fourth of July Parade.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Members of the Canfield Baseball Club marched in the annual Canfield Fourth of July Parade. Many people came out to the parade to cheer on those participating in the parade.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The 52nd annual Canfield Fourth of July Parade kicked off with law enforcement officials carrying the American flag and the Ohio state flag.
By ABBY SLANKER
The City of Canfield celebrated its 52nd annual Fourth of July tradition with thousands of people attending the annual celebration.
The city kicked off its Independence Day celebration early in the morning with registration for both the Half Mile Kids’ Race and the Firecracker 4 Mile Run at 7:30 a.m. The Kids’ Race around the Green took off at 8:15 a.m. with the Firecracker 4 Mile Run through the streets of Canfield starting at 8:30 a.m.
Thousands of attendees lined the streets around the parade route, waiting to get a glimpse of the participants of the parade, including 2017 Parade Grand Marshal Judge Scott Hunter, Canfield High School Band, Junior Women’s League of Canfield, political candidates, 4-H clubs, Canfield Baseball Club, Canfield Little Cardinals and Cheerleaders, clowns and classic cars, Marine Corps League and more, with the fire trucks bringing up the rear of the parade.
The parade got underway by Parade Starters Jim Queen and Mark Sabol and was led by Police Chief Chuck Colucci and Fire Chief Don Hutchison.
Following the parade, Andy Timko, local musician and former Canfield resident, performed patriotic county sounds for the large crowd. An array of free games for children, bounce-arounds and a petting zoo were also available on the North Green, organized by committee member Courtney Larson. A climbing wall and dunk tank were also available, where attendees could dunk a Canfield Police officer.
Doctors Park Veterinary Clinic sponsored a pet show and judged the pet competition.
A food court was also open in the Farmers National Bank parking lot offering an array of goodies, all supporting local non-profit organizations.