Key Biscayne’s July 4 parade turned 65 this year. See how the celebration looked
David J. Neal
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For the 65th time, Key Biscayne held its 4th of July Parade Thursday, and, for the first time, a longtime Master of Ceremonies returned as Grand Marshal.
Tim Stickney donned red, white and blue garb and face paint for 30 years to host the parade as a Key Biscayne resident. This year, Stickney, now a resident of Pennsylvania, rode in the parade in his signature attire and paint as the Grand Marshal.
Grand Marshal of the Key Biscayne 4th of July parade, Tim Stickney, laughs after hyping up the crowd at the Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Key Biscayne, Fla.
Thursday’s parade also featured the rhythmic marching and performing of the North Miami Beach Senior High School marching band as well as the Saint Andrews Pipe Band.
A parade participant from North Miami Beach High School performs at the Key Biscayne July Fourth parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024 on Crandon Blvd & Harbor Dr.
A member of the Saint Andrews Pipe Band of Miami plays the bagpipes while marching in the Independence Day parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Key Biscayne, Fla. The Key Biscayne 4th of July parade is one of the oldest parades in South Florida, celebrating its 65th year.
Camille Devaney, 21, receives an American flag at the Key Biscayne July Fourth parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024 on Crandon Blvd & Harbor Dr.
Parade participants blow bubbles and throw candy at the crowd at the Key Biscayne July Fourth parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024 on Crandon Blvd & Harbor Dr.
A parade participant waves the American flag at an Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Key Biscayne, Fla. The Key Biscayne July Fourth parade is one of the oldest parades in South Florida, starting in 1959 and celebrating its 65th year.
A young girl bikes down the road at an Independence Day parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Key Biscayne, Fla. The Key Biscayne July Fourth parade is one of the oldest parades in South Florida, starting in 1959 and celebrating its 65th year.
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