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Happy Birthday America preview: Parade, music, fireworks and more set for Staunton

By Patrick Hite, Staunton News Leader,

9 hours ago

STAUNTON — The News Leader's Patrick Hite previews Happy Birthday America with all of the activities scheduled for Wednesday night and Thursday. The fun starts Wednesday night with a vesper service and continues all day Thursday with a 5K race, parade, concerts, food, fireworks and more.

Be sure to check back on newsleader.com Thursday afternoon for photos from the parade.

Fourth of July links:

Legal fireworks Around 2,000 fireworks are legal in Virginia. Light the wrong kind and it could cost you

Fairland Ferguson, parade grand marshal Inspired by the Statler Brothers, Fairland Ferguson excited to be the 4th of July parade grand marshal

Happy Birthday America lineup Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July at Staunton's Happy Birthday America!

2023 Happy Birthday America photos Staunton celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade and more: Happy Birthday America

— Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Contact Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@newsleader.com and follow him on Instagram @hitepatrick . Subscribe to us at newsleader.com

This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Happy Birthday America preview: Parade, music, fireworks and more set for Staunton

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