We had a fantastic Fourth of July here in Springfield. Our friends Ray, Kerry and Avery had us over to their house to watch the Midtown Parade from their porch.
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| Dan, Kerry and Avery Awaiting the Parade |
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| Ray and Mary Are Excited for the Festivities |
Some highlights of the parade included the Midtown Victorian Drill Team
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| Victorian Drill Team marches through Midtown |
Old timey cars throwing candy in the streets for the kiddos
A group of penny farthing cyclists. Please note the handlebar mustache on this gentleman - apparently he has won prizes for his facial hair.
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| The Children loved the Cyclists |
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| The Shriner's Mosque Band |
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| Horses |
After the parade we enjoyed sandwiches and a patriotic tart with the Patton-Allans.
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| Dan Decorated this Beauty |
In the evening we met up with Justin and Elaine and walked over to the ballpark for a good, old fashioned baseball game. The game ended in dramatic fashion as the Springfield Cardinals went home victorious with a 9th inning walk off home run to win 2-1! Afterwards there was a brief concert then fireworks over the field set to music. What a fun Independence Day. Hope yours was equally lovely.
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| Dan, Mary, Elaine and Justin at the Ballpark |
Great tart --
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kevin's comment, that tart looks absolutely beautiful AND so patriotic!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe your t'artistry:0
ReplyDeletewhat a fun day and parade!
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