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'This is Tradition. This is Kirkwood' | This Greensboro Neighborhood is Known for its Fourth of July Celebration

The Kirkwood neighborhood puts on its own parade and block party every year for the Fourth of July. It's full of traditions - old and new.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — One Greensboro neighborhood celebrated the Fourth of July with a tradition of its own. 

The Kirkwood neighborhood puts on its own parade and block party. 

One of the highlights is the 50-foot American flag that hangs from tree to tree, over a street. 

"This is tradition. This is Kirkwood. I was born into this. This is something that's been happening for decades. Growing up and going to Kirkstock on July 3rd and then having the parade - we have a flag raising ceremony and then the parade in the afternoon. It's been my July 4th for many decades," said Taylor McCaskill, who lives in Kirkwood.

As a new part of the parade, the neighborhood held its first parade float contest to generate even more excitement. 

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