Families all over the Borderland gather for 4th of July parades

The Rotary Club of West El Paso held its 21st Independence Day parade. Families lined the sidewalks as different groups showed up for the parade, the Fire Department, police and soldiers were all part of the festivities. There were also several bands as well as people playing bagpipes. El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles was the grand marshal.

In East El Paso, residents gathered to cheer on the 37th annual Fourth of July “People’s Parade”. The parade is held by the El Paso Del Norte Lions Club. The parade route started at Hanks High School and ended at Album Park.