The crowd and the media prepares for the more than 100 entries that will take part in the parade. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2015
Crowds began lining the streets and finding other viewing spots early Saturday morning. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Festivities began with a performance by the Flagstaff Community Band. AmigosNAZ ©2015
The Flagstaff 4th of July Parade was presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. AmigosNAZ ©2015
One local fire fighter used the start of the parade to create a memorable marriage proposal. AmigosNAZ ©2015
The newly engaged couple enjoys the rest of the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Many local veterans were honored during the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff took part in the parade this year. AmigosNAZ ©2015
2015 Coconino County Teacher of the Year Whitney Tapia of Knoles Elementary School is recognized during the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
2015 Coconino County Teacher of the Year Whitney Tapia of Knoles Elementary School is recognized during the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
2015 Coconino County Ambassador of Excellence winner Sean Ryan of DeMiguel Elementary School was honored during the parade. Ryan was a 2015 Viola Nominee in the Excellence in Science in Education category. AmigosNAZ ©2015
The Flagstaff High School Marching Band was well represented at the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Flagstaff Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Hickman leads the parade of schools. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Kinsey Inquiry and Discovery School in Flagstaff was one of many schools participating in the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Students from Sinagua Middle School and Killip Elementary School take a stroll in downtown Flagstaff. AmigosNAZ ©2015
The Coconino High School Coconuts Robotic Team brought their robotic basketball shooter to the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth was well represented at the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
"Pinwheels for Prevention — Prevent Child Abuse" was the theme of this year's CCC&Y's entry in the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
CCC&Y's entry was festooned in pinwheels. AmigosNAZ ©2015
CCC&Y had plenty of able helpers to delivered the "Pinwheels for Prevention" to children along the parade route. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Children along the parade route quickly put the pinwheels to use. AmigosNAZ ©2015
A sea of hands greets volunteers who were busy handing out the pinwheels. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Another satisfied pinwheel customer. AmigosNAZ ©2015
CCC&Y's Executive Director Ruth Ellen found a way to free her hands in order to distribute the pinwheels. AmigosNAZ ©2015
CCC&Y's Executive Director Ruth Ellen takes a quick water break before continuing the pinwheel distribution effort. AmigosNAZ ©2015
All good things come to an end as the volunteer pinwheel distribution squad takes a much needed break at the end of the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015
Time to see if these big pinwheels really do work. AmigosNAZ ©2015
AmigosNAZ staff reports
Local residents and visitors from around the state arrived early in Flagstaff to get a good vantage point for the annual 4th of July Parade held in downtown. A crowd estimated at 15,000 by some accounts lined the parade route to view the more than 100 entries.
The Flagstaff 4th of July Parade was presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.
Festivities began with a performance by the Flagstaff Community Band.
Local veterans, educators and others were honored during the parade route, which included entries from local law enforcement, firefighters, the military, area schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Early in the parade route one firefighter took the opportunity to create a memorable marriage proposal in front of the Weatherford Hotel.
