(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the Red, White & Boom! parade held in Columbus, Ohio on July 1, 2022. One of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the Midwest, the event attracted over 400,000 visitors with fireworks, a parade, a street festival, and two stages of live entertainment. Practitioners’ waist-drum team, float, and exercise demonstration were greeted with warm applause during the parade.

Falun Dafa practitioners in the Independence Day parade in Columbus, Ohio on July 1.

Practitioners were greeted with warm applause during the parade.

Spectators cheered, clapped, and waved at practitioners, and many people gave them a thumbs-up. Some asked for more information about Falun Dafa.

Practitioners distribute information about Falun Dafa along the parade route.

Background: What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people who have embraced the teachings—which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance—and learned the five exercises have experienced improved health and well-being.