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PHOTOS: 49 Shots from the 2014 Northside Fourth of July Parade

The 44th annual Northside Fourth of July Parade took place on Friday and once again served as a magnet for politicians in the midst of campaigns, and droves of Cincinnatians looking to celebrate and bond with one another.

Post author By Jake Mecklenborg
Post date July 6, 2014
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After the Northside Fourth of July Parade came back to life in 1970, it has served as an annual fixture in the neighborhood. Over the years the crowds have grown and the parade has become a must-stop for any politicians looking to win votes in the city.

While this was the 44th consecutive year for the parade, its history dates back to the middle of the 19th century when the St. Joseph Orphanage was completed.

Aside from being one of the most significant and well-attended parades in the region, the Northside Fourth of July Parade is also one of the more eclectic.

EDITORIAL NOTE: All 49 photographs in this gallery were taken by Jake Mecklenborg on Friday, July 4, 2014.

Tags Cecil Thomas, Charlie Luken, Charlie Winburn, Cincinnati, Denise Driehaus, Ed FitzGerald, events, history, John Kasich, northside, Northside Fourth of July Parade, Occupy Wall Street, photography, St. Joseph Orphanage, Tom Luken

By Jake Mecklenborg

Jake Mecklenborg joined UrbanCincy in 2009, contributing original articles, photographs, and videos. He grew up on Cincinnati’s west side and graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1996. Jake went on to study at the University of Tennessee and Ohio University. His book, Cincinnati’s Incomplete Subway: The Complete History, was published by The History Press in 2010. He currently lives on Mulberry Street overlooking Over-the-Rhine.

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