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America's birthday is quickly approaching and towns across the region are getting ready to celebrate. Several local communities (and some a little further away) are holding July 4th celebrations to mark the 236th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence...

The slideshow below features photos taken from several Memorial Day events yesterday, including the Durhamville, Verona and New York Mills parades. There are also photos from a wreath laying performed at Oneida Square, in Utica. If you have Memorial Day photos you'd like to share, send them to news@WIBX950...

New York Mills, NY (WIBX) - Not even the threat of a thunderstorm could stop the New York Mills Memorial Day parade from making its way down Main Street.

Utica, NY (WIBX)- The City of Utica is gearing up for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Varick Street celebration.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Organizers with the Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade are seeking nominations for the 2011 Parade Grand Marshal. Suggestions for worthy candidates should include a brief background of the nominee and detail his or her contribution to Irish causes in the Mohawk Valley...

Whitesboro, NY (WIBX) - The annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Whitesboro is taking place this Sunday.