Crowd flocks to 65th annual Carrot Festival Parade in Holtville
By ELIZABETH VARIN

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Businesses prep for romantic holiday
By ELIZABETH VARIN

Three long-stem red roses sit in a vase surrounded by fake leaves and a ribbon spelling out “hugs & kisses.”

Imperial Valley couples discuss odd ways they met and married their significant others

As the pink and red decorations go up, couples throughout the Imperial Valley prepare to commemorate the day of love.

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