Austin’s Allandale neighborhood has held a 4th of July parade every year for the past 48 years. This year was one of the biggest ever with State Representative Elliot Naishstat, newly elected Councilmember Laura Morrison, County Commissioner Sarah Eckhart, and Constable Bruce Elfant joining Allandale neighbors in the celebration. Awards were given to parade participants in the categories of Most Patriotic Costume, Grand Marshall Award, Most Unusual, and an award for each of the following: best stroller, bicycle, scooter, wagon, car/truck, float, and pet.