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Filed in Blog, Photo EssaysI headed down to Weaverville for their Fourth of July celebration. For once the smoke had cleared, leaving nice blue skies and large crowds–more people than I would have expected, so there was a very nice buzz.
This was my first ever Fourth of July parade. Normally we don’t do it because of the crowds, but the fireworks were canceled and I wanted to do something to mark the day. This was fun–I’ll definitely do it again!
This chappie from the newspaper stepped up as the first group arrived. I like photographing photographers. :)
The veterans headed up the parade. Everyone stood up for a standing ovation that continued for the entire length of their march.
CHP bicycle cops kept an eye on things. I admit the novelty of seeing policemen on bicycles still hasn’t worn off after living here for almost eleven years. ;)
This tractor was pulling a bunch of kids sitting on little tractorlets. :)
Weaverville has a strong Chinese heritage, so it was fun to see a dragon whirling and dancing to the beat of a drum.
A group of very young cyclists came by, some with training wheels, some not quite in control. This little one really struck a chord in the crowd.
Some of the groups had a very serious message. For example, this one, from Trinity hospital, wanted to know “What’s in your colon?”
And then, as she walked by…
:: giggle ::
I’ll post some more pictures tomorrow. I took one of every group, but I’ll spare you that…I just picked out my favorites. :)
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2 Comments, Comment or Ping
Buffra
LOL!
Was that a fake tushie or her real one?! That is EXCELLENT!
Jul 17th, 2008
Linda R. Moore
I don’t think real ones would have been allowed in public. It looks more real in the pic than it did in real life. ;)
Jul 17th, 2008
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