Today we watched a parade in Severna Park to celebrate Independence Day. There are lots of neighbourhood parades around, especially 'decorated bikes' parades, but not where we live. We enjoyed the parade, and then went to our favourite fast food - Chick Fil A (more on that later!) for lunch. Floats included brownies, scouts, school marching band, local politicians (election in November), fire brigade, veterans, local churches, hair salons, mosquito sprayers, horse ride providers, RSPCA, car clubs, mascots from local sporting teams (baseball, football, etc), local banks, gymnastics club, martial arts club (complete with dragon), eco adventures guys (complete with snake and crocodile), local nursery, and probably many more I can't think of! I'm not sure who was organising the float above, but it was one of the better ones.
It was a very quiet day - I had sort of expected that we could find a BBQ to be invited to, but that didn't happen. I expected a bit more celebration actually, but maybe we're not in the right neighbourhood (high rental population, people keep to themselves, low numbers of children). We gave the official fireworks in Annapolis a miss (although you can buy fireworks at stalls right throughout the county!), as they started at 9.30pm, and the baby is unsettled enough as it is. I love fireworks, so maybe next year!
I thought about you as 4th July approached.Wondered what you would do.
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