One doesn’t really appreciate the nuances of small town living until one has lived in a small town for a while and gets to experience the small town parade.
It usually always rains on July 4, and today was no exception. The heavily overcast sky was a blessing, because it has been hot. Very very hot. It did not rain on the parade, though.
I got to the parade a tad late, and I missed getting a photo a wonderful George Washington riding a beautiful Missouri fox trotter horse. I missed Betsy Ross, too
The parade had patriotic motorcycle riders on their Harleys
Classic cars....
Clowns....
More clowns....
Clowns riding on ATVs..
Clowns passing out candy....
Clowns riding on bicycles... The clown on the back of the bicycle is the Episcopal priest. I wanted to dare him to show up at church tomorrow wearing his clown costume, but somehow, I don't think he will..Characters from our history made an appearance too...
Davey Crockett (Davey, Davey Crockett, king of the wild frontier!)
Some former presidents....
And the monks from the Anada Kanan center just outside of town, a reminder that one of the things our forefathers for was freedom of religion...
Horses...
Donkeys...
Goats...
And bringing up rear, the volunteer fire department and their various fire trucks..
And a good time was had by all, especially this little girl who received a plastic fireman's hat from the driver just after I took the picture.
1 comment:
I was so hoping that someone would post a PARADE for the 4th of July - and you did - I enjoyed it very much. We saw a big parade in San Antonio last year when we were there and we were most impressed. Glad you had a nice day - and no rain on the parade!
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