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4th of July Parade Videos Capture Denton’s Community Spirit

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The Denton Congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrate country and community

Featured Photo: Captured from the City of Denton Yankee Doodle Parade video. Videographer/Editor: Ryan Cotten.

Patriotism was on full display on Saturday at the City of Denton’s Yankee Doodle Parade 2023. For almost ten years, The Church of Jesus Christ in Denton, Texas, has been an enthusiastic participant, joining other Denton churches and organizations to celebrate the birth of our nation.

“Every year, we like to participate in the Denton parade,” said Abraham David Benavides of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We think it’s a great opportunity to share our patriotism and our love for this country, even if it’s just in a small way,”

Video by the City of Denton with an interview of Abraham David Benavides. Videographer/Editor: Ryan Cotten.
Denton’s Patriotism is on display. The City of Denton Yankee Doodle Parade 2023. Videography by Frank Cudd, Denton Stake Media Specialist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church’s float appears at the 4:08 mark in this video.

“I think it went excellent,” Benavides summed up. “We had a great turnout. It’s about trying to bring pleasure to others. And seeing the people clap as we go by really brings joy to my heart. Everything turned out wonderful. So, I’m happy”