Wednesday, July 04, 2007

The 4th of July in My Town

After all the bullshit that has happened to our country, it's nice to live in a small town where diversity is celebrated and put on display for the Fourth of July:

People gather early, waiting the parade that our town presents each year.

Even animals, like this goat, like parades.

There's the traditional fare, like Smokey . . . .

And the old warriors of the VFW . . . .

But our town has its own slant on things . . . .

A man and his miniature cow and duck. The duck stuck with him through the whole parade!

Lady Liberty, battered but not beaten!

Another mermaid for peace . . . .

A surprise appearance by the "No Clothes" Brigade . . . .

That's a man in a George Bush mask helping death sort out the crosses representing the dead Americans in Iraq.



Paul Bunyan still shows up, but he's already gotten most of the trees.

Our town goes from about 1500 to 5000 during the parade. Where do they all park?

Then on to the ball field for a party. Happy Independence Day, everyone! Stay independent, and keep safe!

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