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Fulton celebrates 51st annual Dutch Days

A stream of water arches through the air as the parade route is scrubbed ahead of Fulton’s Dutch Days parade Saturday, May 3, 2025.

A stream of water arches through the air as the parade route is scrubbed ahead of Fulton’s Dutch Days parade Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Alex T. Paschal)

By Alex T. Paschal

Wearing traditional Dutch garb, volunteers hit the streets in Fulton on May 3 to clean the streets ahead of the parade for the 51st annual Fulton Dutch Days parade.

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The annual cleaning of the streets kicks off the 51st Fulton Dutch Days parade Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dressed in traditional Dutch garb, volunteers throw water and scrub the streets ahead of the parade marchers.

The annual cleaning of the streets kicks off the 51st Fulton Dutch Days parade Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dressed in traditional Dutch garb, volunteers throw water and scrub the streets ahead of the parade marchers. (Alex T. Paschal)

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Alex Paschal

Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media