The 74th annual Lake Como Day Parade brought huge crowds and city leaders to the west Fort Worth neighborhood.
In the wake of violence that marred last year's celebrations, the community partnered with police to ensure events would go on safely this Fourth of Julyannual Lake Como Day Parade brought huge crowds and city leaders to the west Fort Worth neighborhood.“Our theme this year is one community, one love,” said Estrus Tucker with the Lake Como Planning Committee.
“It’s evident that we’re not only the city of Fort Worth’s neighborhood of the year, but we’re also the nation’s neighborhood of the year,” said Jared Williams, city council representative for District 6. “Today is a celebration of our independence,” said Rep. Allred. “But it’s also a celebration and a chance for us to recommit ourselves to those fundamental values that are why and what has made us such a great country.”“I’m delighted to be here, I’ve been here before and hope to be here again,” said Lee.In the hours after the July 3 Comofest event last year, a mass shooting in the area killed three people and left eight others injured, casting a pall over the festivities.
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