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My sweet neighborhood celebrated the 4th of July at Little Stacey. Parade, music, pot luck, swimming, and speeches from Mayor Leffingwell & Representative Elliott Naishtat. It was lovely to sit under the big oaks & celebrate our freedom. I donated to the silent auction to help raise $ for the neighborhood; can't wait to see who I get to photograph.