GENERALLY, I would be giving readers an overview of all of the local valley Independence Day activities with my annual Fourth of July preview column, but of course, this is not a year like any others, given our fears about the pandemic, and the resultant cancellation of parades, concerts and community fireworks.
It’s a time, instead, for family gatherings at home, practicing safe social distancing, perhaps having a barbecue and grabbing a sparkler and yes, wearing a mask!
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