Images from the 22nd Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July parade

Posted on Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 1:11 p.m.

Images from the 22nd Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July parade

By Melanie Maxwell

Maia Genisio, 5, of Ann Arbor, plays with an American flag as she waits for the start of the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

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Maia Genisio, 5, of Ann Arbor, plays with an American flag as she waits for the start of the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

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Maia Genisio, 5, of Ann Arbor, plays with an American flag as she waits for the start of the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_01_fullsize.jpg
Ann Arbor residents Julian Emkow, 5 and Leo Wilensky, 5, use their fingers to make glasses as they spy the beginning of the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_02_fullsize.jpg
Michigan women's basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico, along with her 6-year-old daughter Emma, lead the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_03_fullsize.jpg
Washtenaw County Sheriff's officers lead the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_04_fullsize.jpg
An Ann Arbor firefighter points out of the firetruck window as they ride in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_05_fullsize.jpg
A parade-goer scrambles for candy thrown during the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_06_fullsize.jpg
Dave Lewis does a trick as he represents the Ann Arbor Jugglers in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_07_fullsize.jpg
Mary Summers, of the Backward Clown Brigade, sprays the crowd with water as she marches in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_08_fullsize.jpg
Members of the Backward Clown Brigade spray water on the crowd during the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_09_fullsize.jpg
Members of the Jaycees bike decoration parade make their way down Main St. during the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_10_fullsize.jpg
Doug Chapman, of Ann Arbor, walks in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_11_fullsize.jpg
Members of the Skyline High School marching band march during the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_12_fullsize.jpg
Miss Washtenaw's Outstanding Teen Erica Kennedy waves to the crowd during the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_13_fullsize.jpg
Nicolas Casey, 4, of Northfield Township, rides his bike in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_14_fullsize.jpg
Mike Appel drives a tractor with his son Henry, 3, both of Ann Arbor as they support Wild Ones in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_15_fullsize.jpg
Ann Arbor Baptist Church member MacKenzie Huxley carries Emily Burtt, 7, on her back as they walk in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_16_fullsize.jpg
Ann Arbor Jaycees 78th president Tom McAllister waves to the crowd as he rides a float in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_17_fullsize.jpg
The WCBN Free Jazz Marching Band performs as they march in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_18_fullsize.jpg
Detroit Tigers mascot Paws marches in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_19_fullsize.jpg
Marlys Ferderick and Jerry Canter, of Ann Arbor, watch the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees on Wednesday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_20_fullsize.jpg
Elena Sanderlin, 5, of Ann Arbor, sits with family as she watches the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_21_fullsize.jpg
Members of the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor march in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_22_fullsize.jpg
Celeste Forester, 10, of Ann Arbor, waves to a friend in the crowd during the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_23_fullsize.jpg
Mary Beth Wyllie, of Ann Arbor, uses a bubble wand as she marches in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_24_fullsize.jpg
Members of the Redford Jaycees junior chamber perform a "Rockette" inspired kick line as they march with lawnmowers in the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees in downtown Ann Arbor on Wednesday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_25_fullsize.jpg
Sisters Ava, 3, Christina, 1, and Lauren Fortini, 4, watch the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees from a comfy seat along Main St. on Wednesday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/4th parade/cache/070412_NEWS_AnnArbor_Parade_MRM_26_fullsize.jpg

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The Ann Arbor Jaycees 22nd annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Ann Arbor featured University of Michigan women's basketball Coach Kim Barnes Arico as the parade grand marshal. AnnArbor.com photographer Melanie Maxwell captured the scene.

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Comments

Steve

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 12:44 p.m.

Nice photos of a family friendly parade. Well done, Melanie!

brian123

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 6:13 p.m.

Is it just me, or does the 8th picture in with the clown shooting water look a bit, ummm...unusual?

DJBudSonic

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 12:39 a.m.

No kidding I thought this was a family event...

SueFo64

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 8:21 p.m.

As someone who got "rained on" it was greatly appreciated!!!

ranger007

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 6:58 p.m.

LOL..that pretty funny

kittybkahn

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 5:55 p.m.

I'm glad to see there was a band this year.

MoonmanDon

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 5:34 p.m.

This was the most UnAmerican parade ever. How was not 1 branch of the military represented in the parade?

Brian Genisio

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 12:59 p.m.

"The 4th of July is about American soldiers risking their life and freedom to maintain ours." That feels like a very narrow view of what the 4th of July is. In fact, I think you are describing Memorial Day better than the 4th. I see it as a celebration of our country on the day we signed the Declaration of Independence. In that celebration, I see part of it being about our soldiers, yes. I also see it about living in an American community (kids on bikes) and about democracy (local democracy handing out pamphlets).

MoonmanDon

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 12:30 p.m.

and you know what Jack, I'm not a vet, but my grandfathers fought damn hard for this country to have the freedom we have today. I don't know what me not being a vet has to do with the fact that not 1 branch was represented in the parade yesterday. like i said earlier, we could have done without the 300 kids on bikes, and campaign harassment flyers being handed out. The 4th of July is about American soldiers risking their life and freedom to maintain ours. it appalls me that everyone on this post has been fighting me about the truth, the truth being where were the American soldiers who made it possible that we could sit on our streets with comfortableness to watch such events. You're all sick.

MoonmanDon

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 11:21 a.m.

What do you mean they just couldn't make it? We have hundreds of thousands of troops and vets in this country and this is the first parade I've ever been to where not one was represented. Have any of you ever been to a real 4th of July Parade before? Seriously get a clue.

Jack Campbell

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 1:32 a.m.

Are you a vet Don? Because I am and I know for a fact that ALL branches were invited. Nothing unAmerican about it, they just couldn't make it.

Jack Campbell

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 1:31 a.m.

Cause they didn't show? Looked pretty American to me. The military was invited. Stop complaining.

Tesla

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 : 12:36 a.m.

Instead of whining about it and stomping your feet, Don...maybe you can volunteer to spearhead the effort to get some "troops" or veterans to march with flags. What would the veterans think of your foot stomping and threatening to quit and take your ball home. Not much.

SueFo64

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 8:18 p.m.

School bands are hard to get - one because the students are on vacation and two there are many many parades.

SueFo64

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 8:17 p.m.

I'm sorry you feel that way. Again... EVERYONE is welcome to participate and we contact many many organizations.

bobr

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 7:23 p.m.

The military should send a representative. They'd certainly be welcome. Although with about 10,000 small town parades in the US on the 4th, maybe local is easier to budget and arrange. I'd also like to see the Michigan Marching Band or at least a reduced summer term version of it.

MoonmanDon

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 6:37 p.m.

I like how I was voted down when I said the exact same thing. America is here because of our Soldiers and not 1 was represented. Could have done without the 300 kids on bikes and campaign harassment, I will never attend an A2 parade or suggest the parade to anyone, ever! This city should be disgusted with todays performance.

L'chaim

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 : 6:14 p.m.

Looks pretty American to me, despite the lack of soldiers. I only wish the antiwar movement had a float in the parade with the slogan "Bring the Troops Home Now" hugely, proudly displayed, followed closely by a large contingent of members of Iraq Vets Against the War (IVAW) and Vets for Peace.