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Photos: Thousands line the streets of Provo to celebrate July Fourth with the Grand Parade

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Floats participate in the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Here are scenes from the Grand Parade in Provo on Tuesday, part of America's Freedom Festival. The parade, starting on University Avenue and ending at 900 East, included floats, bands, giant helium balloons and local and national performers.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Missionaries with the Utah Orem Mission wave to the crowd during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Missionaries with the Utah Orem Mission wave to the crowd during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Floats participate in the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune An inflatable eagle flies by the Provo City Center Temple during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune An inflatable eagle flies by the Provo City Center Temple during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Darth Vader walks past the Provo City Center Temple during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Members of the American Fork High School marching band perform during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Renaissance Faire performers during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Members of the Timpview High School marching band perform during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Hale Center Theater Orem performers during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Members of the Provo High School marching band perform during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Governor Gary R. Herbert and member family wave to the crowd during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah County Fair float during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Provo Mayor John Curtis and his family wave to the crowd during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The Provo City royalty wave to the crowd during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The Old No. 1 1917 American LaFrance Fire Engine drives past the Provo City Center Temple during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Provo Mayor John Curtis and his family wave to the crowd during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The Old No. 1 1917 American LaFrance Fire Engine participates during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The Springville Royalty dab and wave to the crowd during the annual Freedom Festival Grand Parade in downtown Provo Tuesday, July 4, 2017.