Chestnut Hill celebrates Fourth of July with 97th annual children’s parade [photos]
Families gathered at the Water Tower Recreation Center in Chestnut Hill to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday. The day included a bicycle race for children, a “Candy Pick,” sack races, a petting zoo and a hot dog lunch.
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