Families on Montclair Drive and surrounding streets in West Hartford participated in the neighborhood’s 38th annual 4th of July parade on Monday. 

Photos courtesy of Lisa Fichandler and Janice Maniatis

The long-standing 4th of July tradition of West Hartford’s “horseshoe” neighborhood – which includes Montclair Drive, Linbrook, Linnwood, and several other streets – continued for the 38th year Monday.

Children decorated their bicycles, dressed in costumes, and paraded down the street. Dogs and adults – also costumed – joined in as well.

The West Hartford Fire Department participated, too – to the delight of the children who had the opportunity to learn how a hydrant works and then enjoy a spray shower on a hot summer afternoon.

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Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Lisa Fichandler

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Janice Maniatis

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Janice Maniatis

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Janice Maniatis

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Janice Maniatis

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Janice Maniatis

Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Janice Maniatis