Many floats in Wasilla's annual Independence Day parade had patriotic music wafting from the speakers. Some of that was recorded, while others, like the float above, provided it live. CHRIS FORD/FrontiersmanCheryl and Marty Metiva of Valley Cinema and Extreme Fun Center were among hundreds participating in Wasilla's July 4 parade. Cheryl kept busy throwing out bags of popcorn to waiting kids along the route. CHRIS FORD/FrontiersmanDowntown Wasilla took on a patriotic theme Tuesday as dozens of floats wended their way along the parade route in the annual Fourth of July parade. CHRIS FORD/FrontiersmanRock On Climbing was one of dozens of local businesses in this year's Fourth of July parade in Wasilla. The gentleman on the "tightrope" made it look easy as he wowed the crowd with his good sense of balance. CHRIS FORD/Frontiersman