2018 Fourth of July | Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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SCV’s flags wave proudly for the Fourth

For more than 200 years, the American flag has been flown across the nation as a symbol of allegiance and pride, and the Santa Clarita Valley is no exception. In

July 4, 2019

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Sold out Independence Day 5K/10K celebrates 36th run

For the first time in its 36-year run, the Santa Clarita Runners Club sold out tickets for its Independence Day 5K and 10K Run/Walk. More than 1,000 participants showed up

July 4, 2018

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Fourth of July parade sees thousands of attendees

The Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade has been around for more than 80 years, but Joe Tatum, a 50-year resident of Canyon Country, enjoyed his first one Wednesday, he

July 4, 2018

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Heat wave headed to the SCV

While the heat stayed a relatively mild mid- to high-80s Wednesday for those enjoying the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade, the heat is expected to climb considerably through

July 4, 2018

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Pancake breakfast celebrates 52nd year

The sounds of “What I Like About You” drifted through the parking lot of Roger Dunn Golf Shop early Wednesday morning, accompanying the long line forming to get $5 pancakes

July 4, 2018

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SCV Fourth of July Parade continues tradition with grand marshal, honoree

For the grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade, the memories are countless and unforgettable — and many are well-documented. But he’s perhaps most looking forward to the

July 3, 2018

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Hart U8 softball shows off their team spirit at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Rangers walk down Old Town Newhall Wednesday morning to celebrate the annual Fourth of July parade. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Citizens in support of Katie Hill for congress walk in the annual Fourth of July Parade Wednesday morning. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signal

Friends and Family gather in Old Town Newhall Wednesday morning for the celebration of the annual Fourth of July parade. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave at the residents of Santa Clarita Wednesday morning to celebrate the annual Fourth of July parade. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Ruben Zamora and Valerie Zamora McCarthy wave their flags at the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday morning. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

the Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarit drive down Main street Newhall and wave at residents of Santa Clarita for the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday morning. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signa.

The All SCV High School Marching Band & Colorguard serenades the crowds with patriotic songs at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Mayor Laurene Weste drives down the street and waves at Santa Clarita residents in the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday morning. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Friends and Family gather in Old Town Newhall Wednesday morning for the celebration of the annual Fourth of July parade. This year’s Old Town Newhall parade theme,“It’s a Grand Old Flag,” is dedicated to the late Bobbie Trueblood Davis. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Mayor Laurene Weste waves to the crowd at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Girl Scouts wish the crowd a happy 4th of July at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

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Tami Edwards and Dave Caldwell host the live SCVTV and Signal simulcast at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Peter Smith of the Signal leads the Signal’s parade entry at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Signal Editor-In-Chief, Tim Whyte waves at the crowd at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

State Assemblyman Dante Acosta waves to the crowd at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

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Los Angeles County Sheriff, Jim McDonnell rides his horse at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

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Michele Lutes/The Signal A young boy adjusts his shirt as the 2018 Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade rolled down Main Street on Wednesday. While the weather stayed nice for the mid-week parade, temperatures are expected to climb to the triple digits by Friday.

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s North County Patrol Chief, John Benedict hands out stickers to the kids along the parade route at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

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Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club serve pancakes and sausage at the Pancake Breakfast prior to the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

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Grand Marshal Fred Trueblood rides atop a car at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

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Councilmember Bob Kellar rides his horse the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Los Angeles County Sheriff, Jim McDonnell and company ride through the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

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American Flag up for display one day prior to the Fourth of July at the RV World in Newhall. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

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