Tens of thousands packed Alameda city streets for the Independence Day parade. For veterans and a family from Afghanistan, the patriotic colors and American flags hold special meaning as new citizens.
The city of Alameda says its annual July 4th parade is the longest in the nation, with a route spanning 3.3 miles and drawing more than 60,000 people.said. "This is the best parade."
Ibrahimi was surrounded by other kids and relatives along the parade route, waving flags and showing their patriotism. They say they fled Afghanistan six years ago and are happy to be U.S. citizens."Freedom and religious rights," Maiwand Imini said. "My dad had to fight off against the Taliban because he worked for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, and that’s really all I think about.
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