While last year’s beloved Northside Fourth of July parade  was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year, the fest shifted from the traditional parade and carnival format to a safer approach: Neighbors transformed their homes into stationary floats — sort of like the ScareCoronas art show from this past spring — and folks could meander the streets on walking routes to view them.

Additionally, there were passport stickers for children and small block parties throughout Northside. A jury decided winners in a variety of categories including best in show,  best yard, best porch, most unique theme, most Northside pride and more.

Here’s a little glimpse of the festive Northside magic.

Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Jonny Anderson and Abby finch
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
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Photo via: The Asselins
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Fourth of July Parade Committee
Photo via: Hannah and Mark Taphorn, Heather Britt and Dancefix
Photo via: Hannah and Mark Taphorn, Heather Britt and Dancefix
Photo via: Hannah and Mark Taphorn, Heather Britt and Dancefix
Photo via: Kyra Webb