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2024 Explore West St. Paul Days Parade

June 9, 2024
Kevin D. Hendricks

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More than 50 groups paraded down Charlton Street waving to hundreds of spectators lining the street as part of the annual Explore West St. Paul Days parade.

Here’s a look at the parade thanks to photographer Mandy German with Block Portrait Studios:

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Photos by Mandy German. She’s a freelance photographer who loves portraits, street photography, and all things film. She has been living and working in the Twin Cities since 2007.

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2024 Explore West St. Paul Days Parade