Local traditions shine during summer festival

MISAWA CITY, Japan -- An individual dressed in costume marches in a parade during the Misawa Summer Festival Aug. 19. Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Misawa for three-days to see a float parade, dancers and to enjoy the Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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Local traditions shine during summer festival

MISAWA CITY, Japan -- A young girl dressed in a traditional Japanese robe walks down the parade route caring a lantern during the annual Misawa Summer Festival Aug. 19. The parade wrapped around the streets of Misawa City passing American Park and heading toward the Civic Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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Local traditions shine during summer festival

MISAWA CITY, Japan -- Residents of Misawa City pull an elaborately decorated float in a parade during the Misawa Summer Festival Aug. 19. Members of Misawa Air Base along with members of the local community enjoyed float parades and Japanese food during the three-day festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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Local traditions shine during summer festival

MISAWA CITY, Japan -- An elaborately decorated float is paraded through downtown Misawa City during the annual Misawa Summer Festival Aug. 19. Each float is handmade by members of the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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Local traditions shine during summer festival

Published Aug. 22, 2011