Springfield, Creswell to put  best foot Fourth next week

CHRONICLE ARCHIVE PHOTOS Above, at top, the annual fly-over in Creswell kicks off the start of the Fourth of July parade. Above, at bottom, spectators take in the spectacular sight of fireworks over the river from Springfield's Hayden Railroad Bridge.

Between Springfield and Creswell Fourth of July celebrations, the southern Willamette Valley in one week will transform into a patriotic paradise.

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