Officials announce return of Highland Park Fourth of July parade 2 years after deadly mass shooting
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City officials announced plans for Highland Park’s Fourth of July celebration this year, including the return of a parade, two years after a mass shooting that left seven dead. The City of Highland Park and the Highland Park Park District said the 2024 Independence Day plans are intended to balance the diverse needs within the […]

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