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Pools Open For Memorial Day Swimming In Phoenix
Mark the unofficial start of summer in Phoenix by gathering up the kids and taking a dip in these area pools.

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Mark the unofficial start of summer in Phoenix by gathering up the kids and taking a dip in these area pools.

The Memorial Day tradition in Tucson is part of a history that dates back nearly 160 years.
The Memorial Day tradition in Tempe is part of a history that dates back nearly 160 years.
The Memorial Day tradition in Scottsdale is part of a history that dates back nearly 160 years.
The Memorial Day tradition in Phoenix is part of a history that dates back nearly 160 years.
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