It's the best neighborhood parade! A completely small town deal...kids on bicycles, homemade floats etc. Anyone is free to march in it, you just have to show up. So lots of families have an annual tradition of dressing up and starting their July 4th celebration by participating in this parade. The kids love it because the people in the parade throw loads of sweets out to the crowds. My own two punks reminded me of pigeons...darting out and about snatching up any candy that was within their reach. "Our pumpkins are empty!" they said, to justify themselves (they keep any treats they get during the year in their Halloween pumpkins). I tried to make sure they shared with those less-aggressive kids around them.
Patriotism always chokes me up, and today was no exception. I love this country, the principles it was established upon, the people who labored so hard to get it started, those who have fought to preserve it, and the good people still fighting to hold it together. There is no shortage of people who would destroy our constitution given the chance, and I'm so grateful for all who defend it. I know it was inspired.
I snapped a few pictures to capture the feel of this great annual neighborhood event.
Bunch & Gator waiting for the start.
Our local motorcop brigade clears the route for the start of the parade.
Bunch, Blue & Gator
Unicycle boys...impressive!
Go BYU & UofU!
My friends Michelle & Betsy with some of their kids
Colonial musicians.
Vote! Because we can.
Gator liked this Peter Pan & Cap'n Hook Float.
The bubbles were a nice effect on this cute float.
The Hinckley float...an annual tradition. He and his family lived here.
Be GratefulBe Smart
Be Clean
Be True
Be Humble
Be Prayerful
Have a wonderful Fourth of July celebration today! God Bless our America! ♥
1 comment:
I love the 4th of July, especially parades! No parades for us this year, but we got to spend it in DC -- our nation's capitol! So that was pretty cool.
I love your new blog header! Looks like so much fun!
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