Parade participants hold the ropes of a birthday cake balloon during the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
The women of the Sikhs of St. Louis perform a traditional dance during the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A protestor stands in the street in front of the Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2022. Akron police fatally shot 25 year old Jayland Walker June 25th after a short chase insighting public unrest with law enforcement. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
A message is written in chalk on the front of the Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2022. Akron police fatally shot 25 year old Jayland Walker June 25th after a short chase insighting public unrest with law enforcement. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
Saipraveen Srinivasan of India (C) holds his 1 year old son Sivanesh as he recites the Pledge of Allegiance during a Naturalization ceremony for 20 new citizens in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Saipraveen Srinivasan of India holds his 1 year old son Sivanesh as he recites the Pledge of Allegiance during a Naturalization ceremony for 20 new citizens in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Semi Zongo from Burkina Faso, proudly displays his certificate following a Naturalization ceremony for 20 new citizens in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A man dressed as an Uncle Sam recites the National Anthem during a Naturalization ceremony for 20 new citizens in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Volunteer Patrick Dunn, claps with an American flag in his mouth at the conclusion of a Naturalization ceremony for 20 new citizens in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Judge Matthew Schelp United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, gives the administration of oath to 20 new citizens during a Naturalization ceremony in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A man dressed as an Uncle Sam watches a Naturalization ceremony for 20 new citizens in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A small child waves an American flag atop a float during the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Miss Missouri, Clare Marie Kuebler, uses an umbrella to shield herself from the rain during the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A replica of the Spirit of St. Louis float travels down Market Street during the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A trumpet player plays her horn, marching during the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Alex Cavallini, goaltender of the United States women's national ice hockey team, walks in the 139th America's Birthday Party displaying her silver and gold medals in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Cavallini was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A mascot dressed as a Uncle Sam eagle, gets a ride on a golf cart to the start of the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A Sheik dancer performs while marching in the 139th America's Birthday Party parade in St. Louis on Saturday July 2, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A protestor stands in the street in front of the Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2022. Akron police fatally shot 25 year old Jayland Walker June 25th after a short chase insighting public unrest with law enforcement. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
A protestor stands in the street in front of the Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2022. Akron police fatally shot 25 year old Jayland Walker June 25th after a short chase insighting public unrest with law enforcement. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
A protestor yells at a Akron Police officer as he drives by the front of the Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2022. Akron police fatally shot 25 year old Jayland Walker June 25th after a short chase insighting public unrest with law enforcement. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
Protestors stand in the street in front of the Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2022. Akron police fatally shot 25 year old Jayland Walker June 25th after a short chase insighting public unrest with law enforcement. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
Protestors stand in the street in front of the Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2022. Akron police fatally shot 25 year old Jayland Walker June 25th after a short chase insighting public unrest with law enforcement. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
