More than 100 people participated Saturday morning in the Temple Historic District Fourth of July Parade, said Alyce Bartley, president of the Historic Preservation League of Temple.
Led by the Temple Fire and Rescue antique Diamond T engine, and escorted by Temple Police, the parade started at 9 a.m. at North Ninth Street and West French Avenue. It passed down Ninth Street as far as West Nugent Avenue.
âWe had a Scout troop ⦠and lots of kids on decorated bikes,â she said.
The parade was several blocks long, she said. It included Jayson Parks, dressed as Uncle Sam.
âHeâs done it for several years,â she said. âWe had Grannyâs Shaved Ice at the end of the parade. We paid for the first 50 snow cones.â
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Coronavirus has had a vast impact on the mental health of people everywhere, including Southwest Florida. People of all ages are vulnerable and being challenged like never before by the pressure of living through a historic pandemic.
Join The News-Press, Naples Daily News and WGCU Public Media on Monday, Dec. 21 at 8 pm on WGCU PBS as we talk to those who have been impacted, as well as local experts who will share their unique perspectives and their advice on coping, treatment and where to go for help.
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