Local historians Dennis Evanosky and Julia Park Tracey teamed up to take part in the July Fourth parade last year. Evanosky, who is also the co-publisher of the Alameda Sun, will join the parade again this year.

The Sun is honored to publish the official parade program for the Parade Committee each year, which rewards the paper’s staff with the use of a sponsored vehicle in the parade. Last year, Bruce Knopf shared his convertible with Evanosky and Tracey.

The parade presents an opportunity for everyone to remember the important freedoms our forefathers stood up for including: freedom of speech, religion and the press.