PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Families woke up early on Independence Day to line the streets for the annual Good Morning USA Parade through downtown Plymouth.
Thousands of attendees watched as more than 1,500 parade participants ventured along Main Street.
This beloved tradition featured war veterans riding in vehicles, colorful floats, marching bands, flags waving high, the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps, cheer and pom teams, and more.
Families of all ages came out to share in the joy, reflecting on what Independence Day means to them.
“Look at the sun, the weather – the 4th of July. God bless America,” Debbie Merriman said. “It’s fabulous.”
Spectators expressed their admiration for the event’s spirit and the meaningful reminders of the freedoms Americans cherish.
Summer Poulin shared she always looks forward to seeing the veterans.
“There’s a WWII vet that’s been coming the past couple of years and we were hoping to see him this year,” she said.
Even more special, birthdays falling on this historic date.
“Very festive. Way more festive than most people’s birthday,” Amy Randazzo said.
Amid the celebration, special milestones were also honored. Bonita Gibson, who celebrated her 114th birthday during the parade, is recognized as the oldest living person in Michigan and third oldest in the nation.
As Old Glory flew proudly and the sounds of patriotic tunes filled the air, Plymouth’s community stood united, embodying the parade’s theme: United We Stand.