Yxstian Gutierrez, Riverside County Supervisor, 5th District. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Now that the fireworks and celebrations have passed, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful Fourth of July we had here in District 5.Around this time, we had plenty of great events, such as the Moreno Valley Fourth of July Parade, the Beaumont Freedom Festival, the San Jacinto 2024 Independence Day Parade and Street Festival and the Banning Fourth of July Celebration. I was proud to see so many amazing floats, energetic marching bands and especially all the people who attended.The Fourth of July goes beyond events and parades. That day, we came together to enjoy each other’s company. I saw many smiles as we bonded over our shared history and values of freedom, national pride, democracy and unity.I am also proud that many of us celebrated safely and responsibly.
