At Vail’s Fourth of July parade, old traditions and new partnerships flourish

At Vail’s Fourth of July parade, old traditions and new partnerships flourish

Cold and cloudy conditions gave way to perfect parade weather Friday as thousands gathered in Vail for the annual Vail America Days Independence Day parade. Dozens of floats wound their way through the streets of Vail, where crowds gathered from Golden Peak to Lionshead to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. For seasoned parade participants like Ted Tanis of Mechanical Express Plumbing and Heating — winner of this year’s best environmental flo…