Stars, Stripes & Solidarity – July 4, 2025

On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Mesa County Democrats joined the community in celebrating Independence Day with a spirit of solidarity, inclusion, and civic pride.

Event Highlights

• Date: July 4, 2025

• Location: Grand Junction, CO

• Theme: Stars, Stripes & Solidarity

• Activities:

  
  

  • Parade entry featuring Mesa County Democrats

  • Volunteers sharing literature and resources about upcoming elections

  • Community connections with neighbors, allies, and new faces

Why We Show Up

The Fourth of July is a time to honor the nation’s founding values of freedom and democracy. For Mesa County Democrats, it’s also a moment to:

• Celebrate progress made in our community

• Reaffirm our commitment to protecting voting rights, equity, and justice

• Remind voters that democracy works best when we all participate

Community Impact

Our presence at the parade and festival made a statement: democracy is for everyone. By walking together, waving flags, and engaging with parade-goers, we showed that patriotism includes standing up for fairness, inclusion, and the voices of all Coloradans.