Thousands celebrate Fourth of July parade in Kirkland | Slideshow

The cloudy weather didn't stop Kirklanders from enjoying the annual Celebrate Kirkland! Fourth of July parade today.

The cloudy weather didn’t stop Kirklanders from enjoying the annual Celebrate Kirkland! Fourth of July parade today.

Thousands flocked to downtown Kirkland and lined the sidewalks of Central Way, Main Street, Kirkland Avenue and Lake Street South to watch marching bands, decorated vehicles, dancers and even pirates kick off the 2013 Fourth of July.