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A parade kicks off the 8th Annual African American Festival on Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio.
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Twins Jada and Jordan Collins, 10, of Toledo enjoy a ride during the 8th Annual African American Festival at Scott Park in Toledo, Ohio.
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Nick Williamson, 15, of Findlay, Ohio, tests his strength during the 8th Annual African American Festival at Scott Park in Toledo, Ohio.
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Quinsey Hammond of Toledo grills ribs, chicken, hot dogs, and polish sausage during the 8th Annual African American Festival at Scott Park in Toledo, Ohio.
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Toledo City Councilman Phil Copeland and U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur march in the 8th Annual African American Festival Parade on Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio.
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The Toledo Horsemen Club rides during a parade that kicked off the 8th Annual African American Festival on Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio.
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La'Mayah Gaston, 2, waves as the 8th Annual African American Festival parade passes by on Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio.
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Leshia Madison of "Step Up Toledo" waves during a parade that kicked off the 8th Annual African American Festival on Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio.
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Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez throws candy during a parade that kicked off the 8th Annual African American Festival on Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio.
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Julius Akins, 8, left, and Justice Harris, 6, scramble for candy during a parade that kicked off the 8th Annual African American Festival on Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio.
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