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Independence Parades: Pets and Bikes Decked Out in Red, White and Blue

Participants in Orland Park's annual 4th of July weekend pet and bike parade came ready to show off their patriotic best

The 4th of July festivities in Orland Park kicked off with the Village's annual bike and pet parade on Friday, held at the Centennial Park Ice Rink Warming House.

Pets, children and their favorite two-wheelers were decorated in their patriotic best to vie for prizes awarded by area vendors including , and . Among the hottest categories--the tortoise and the hare race. Guess who won.

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