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VIDEO: Philippines Independence Day celebrated in Yellowknife

Brendan Burke
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Dozens of Yellowknifers marked Philippines Independence Day Friday evening by hitting the road for a procession filled with honks and cheers. 

Participants, decorating their vehicles with red, white, blue and yellow balloons SA国际影视传媒�  the Philippines' flag colours SA国际影视传媒� made their way from City Hall through the downtown and up towards the Kam Lake area before meeting up again at the Fieldhouse. 

The procession kicked off after a 5:30 flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, according to a Facebook post from the city. 

City bylaw officers escorted vehicles across town. 

This year's annual June 12 celebration marks 122 years since the Philippines declared independence from Spain. 

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