I love 4th of July parades.
I particularly love them in a small town.
For a number of years I lived in a small town where the parade route was from the firehouse to the church which was about 3 football fields away.
The parade had our town firetrucks and those from 2-3 neighboring towns. There were also the local boy scout and girl scout troops and a hay wagon turned into a float by a local youth group. Our town wasn’t big enough to get the band from the regional high school so we just did the police and fire sirens instead.
Out in front of the parade was a police car with sirens blaring escorting the Color Guard with the American flag. (I can’t believe I’m getting tears in my eyes just describing this!)
To me, this type of homespun parade is so symbolic of what America is about.
Folks gathering to celebrate an important event together without corporate sponsorship or high-tech displays.
This is hometown America.
Happy 4th of July! Hope your parade inspires you.
Edited:
Just came across this video of the fourth verse of the National Anthem.
Does it get you choked up as much as the first verse?
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I get that way with the National Anthem.
I think too many Americans have become numb to what these things represent. Our Constitution has lost its meaning and place in our govenment and our hearts.
On this July 4th weekend we should all take a little time to reflect on the passion and sacrifice that resulted in the United States of America.
True, symbols without meaning are just objects. We all need to remember what they are symbols of.
I get the same way with Canada flag and National Anthem….be it sporting events or parade.
I came to Canada as a political refugee so the flag has such a strong meaning for me.
Ms Bibi, thanks for stopping by.
I can understand how your situation has given you have a deep attachment to the Canadian flag. We each have our own reasons for tearing up when our flag goes by.
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