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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

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One local fire fighter used the start of the parade to create a memorable marriage proposal. AmigosNAZ ©2015

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The newly engaged couple enjoys the rest of the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015

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Many local veterans were honored during the parade. AmigosNAZ ©2015

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Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff took part in the parade this year. AmigosNAZ ©2015

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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

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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

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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

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