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PROVO — Thousands of people camped out Wednesday night, to get the best spot for the Grand Parade that goes right down University Avenue at 9 a.m. Thursday
The parade, which is the largest of its kind in the western United States, is expected to attract about 300,000 spectators. People were allowed to claim their spot on public property starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Grand Parade starts at 1000 N. University Avenue and will go south, eventually ending at Center Street and 900 East.
The festivities also included a Freedom Run at 7 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, and a Balloon Fest that took to the skies at 6 a.m. at Fox Field.
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