Although the experience of war changed Stobbe's life, he said his story may have a slightly different impact on others.

"It's an interesting story," he said. "The thing I think intrigues everybody, it shows the friendliness of the ordinary French people and their appreciation for having been liberated back in World War II. Even though most of these people weren't alive at the time, they jump at the chance to celebrate their freedom."

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Parade rules for America's Freedom Festival at Provo

PROVO — Provo officials remind those who plan to attend the grand parade of America's Freedom Festival at Provo of the new rules for spectators.

The revised rules:

• Parade spectators should stay on public property (between the curb and the sidewalk) unless invited to set up chairs by a private property owner. Otherwise, they may be cited for trespassing.

• Chairs, blankets and shade canopies can be set up anytime prior to the parade and do not need to be attended.

• Overnight camping on public property along the route is only allowed on University Avenue. If spectators try to camp overnight on 100 South, 200 East or Center Street, they will be cited by Provo police officers. Spectators are welcome in these areas until 11 p.m. Sunday night and after 5 a.m. Monday morning.

• There will be no parking along the parade route after 8 p.m. Sunday night.

• Any vertical obstruction that would block the view of the parade should be removed by 8 a.m. Monday.

• City ordinances on noise, obstructing traffic and disorderly conduct will be enforced.

Signs will be posted along the parade route summarizing the rules, and fliers will be handed out by police officers and others patrolling the parade route.

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