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Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade returns to Downtown Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade made its return to Downtown Yuma over the weekend.

The parade help kick off the holiday season with festive floats, marching band performances, dazzling lights, and local community groups.

In addition, the theme this year was "Misfit Toys," where they highlighted forgotten or unconventional characters.

The Yuma Police Department (YPD) talked about their participation in one of Yuma's favorite holiday traditions.

"It brings the community together and just shows them that we care, we're part of this, and we're all just one big pot," said Officer Hayato Johnson with YPD.

The parade started by Sprouts on Fourth Avenue and ended on Main Street in Downtown Yuma.

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