Darien Turns Out In Red, White And Blue For Push-n-pull Parade

DARIEN, Conn. — The Darien VFW hosted the 11th annual July 4the Push-N-Pull Parade Saturday morning, featuring children riding bikes, scooters, wagons, and non-motorized vehicles and dressed in the most patriotic red, white and blue.

A young boy is thrilled to be part of the Push-n-Pull Parade in Darien.
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Two young girls wave as they pass by in Saturday's Push-n-Pull Parade.
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The Darien VFW hosts the 11th annual Fourth of July Push-n-Pull Parade Saturday morning.
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Children dance to the music of the Ray and Jay Band.
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Saturday's parade ends at Tilley Pond Park, where families found entertainment and refreshments.
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A young girl is tossed in the air by a parent Saturday at Tilley Pond Park.
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Two boys talk ice cream and life after Saturday's parade.
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A dad leads a dance line at Darien's Fourth of July celebration at Tilley Pond Park.
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Skip Pearlman

07/05/2015 7:00 a.m.

The parade traveled down the Post Road and ended at Tilley Pond Park, where food vendors and live entertainment awaited the crowd.

Children of all ages danced to the sounds of the Ray and Jay Band, and there were many other activities, including face painting and children's tattoos.

The parade also included a contest with awards for, among others, best decorated for a vehicle with wheels, a best decorated for a float, and a most patriotic category.

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