Patriotic pups take over Evanston’s Fourth of July parade, uniting dog-loving community

A golden retriever accompanies its owner during the Evanston Fourth of July parade. Many dogs attended the event in costume, wearing bandanas, onesies, or tutus. Photo by Hailey Lloyd / Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute

Decked out in red, white and blue, riding on floats, or marching with their owners, the furriest attendees of the city’s annual Fourth of July parade lined Evanston’s Central Street.

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