Fourth of July parade
Coverage of Fourth of July parade in the Nexus archive.
- Pillows at parades: Mike Lindell’s giveaway lands before a Minnesota judge
A Minnesota judge is set to rule on whether Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell violated campaign finance laws by distributing small MyPillows at parades. A citizen filed a complaint after a Fourth of July parade, arguing the giveaways influence voting, while Lindell claims compliance with guidelines, stating the items are akin to free promotional merchandise.
- Portsmouth officer injured in Chesapeake after Fourth of July parade
A Portsmouth police officer was injured in a crash involving a group of law enforcement motorcycles after a Fourth of July parade in Chesapeake when an SUV turned in front of them without yielding.
- LA officials rain on Valley’s Fourth of July parade, again
LA officials are again causing issues for the San Fernando Valley's Fourth of July parade by refusing to cover traffic control and street closure costs, as stated in the article.
- Los Angeles neighborhood Fourth of July parade canceled after Bass budget cuts, organizers claim
A Los Angeles Fourth of July parade was canceled due to budget cuts from Mayor Karen Bass' office, which organizers claim forced them to pay $20,000 for city services previously provided free. The Sunland/Tujunga/Shadow Hills Rotary Club expressed frustration over the costs and delayed communication with city staff, while Rutland, Massachusetts also canceled its July 4th celebration over public safety staffing shortages.