CONWAY — Parades and fireworks are back this year after being put on hold throughout most of Mount Washington Valley in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The town of Conway will hold its parade on Sunday, July 4, at 1:30 p.m. It was shortened due to construction on Main Street, and it could be even shorter than usual unless more people sign up to participate.
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