Plan for July 4 parade, live music, fireworks in town

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There's one summer rerun that's a guaranteed hit in La Conner.

It's the annual Hometown Independence Day celebration here, featuring a parade down First Street, a slew of July 4 activities with live music at the La Conner Marina and a fireworks display over Swinomish Channel.

"It will pretty much be the same as every year," Town Administrator Scott Thomas said.

The variety of events assures that everyone in La Conner will again have a blast on the Fourth of July.

The fun starts at noon with the downtown parade. Staging begins at 11 a.m. on State Street in front of the marina's south basin p...