Kora is looking cute and waiting for the parade to begin.
Each year we have a Grand Marshall. This year it was one of our Senior Couples who have lived here for many years. Gene just celebrated his 90th Birthday a few months ago and his wife Betty is a dear friend of mine. Their daughter Kristie is driving the car, also a dear friend.
Some of the ladies in our neighborhood (who are brave) belong to the "Oakettes" Drill Team. We have a lot of Oak trees where we live and so they dubbed themselves the "Oakettes" which I think is a perfect name for them.
We even had a small submarine float with a sea turtle and dolphin. Really COOL!! This is a new edition for this year. Previous years we've had a small helicopter pulled by an ATV.
This is Kenna with her friend riding a mule. Her friends dad raises Mules for taking on adventures in the mountains. They are used to pack equipment and for riding in the back country of Utah. They've gone on lots of Boy Scout trips with the Mules into the Uintahs and other parts of Utah.
Many of the kids ride their bikes, scooters, and skateboards in the parade.
We always have a wonderful breakfast for everyone. Each of us brings a fruit platter and our Homeowner's Association provides the pancakes, eggs, sausage, and drink. It was yummy!!!
After the food there are games for the kids.
All kinds of Relay Races...
And a Balloon Toss...that turns into a water fight...
and Tug O' War...
The Girls beat the Boys this year...
13 comments:
What fun!
What a very cool tradition! Happy 4th.
wow what a wonderful da you all had
What a fun 4th of July tradition!
That looks like a WONDERFUL 4th of July tradition Kim. I hope you have a wonderful 4th tomorrow too!!!
What a great neighborhood you have to do such a fun event each year! Looks like the weather was great, too.
Happy 4th of July--tomorrow we celebrate here in Hyrum with the parade and fireworks. I will do some sewing, some parading, some visiting and just have plain fun!!
Mary
That looked like SO much fun! I have GOT to move to a smaller community! Las Vegas just doesn't have what it takes...
Kim ~ It looks like you had a wonderful fun filled 4th with your family. Great pictures!
Now that is the way to celebrate! I'm coming to your neighborhood next year!!!
What a wonderful community event and I enjoyed the pics so much!
Micki
Looks like an amazing weekend. We are lucky to live in a great neighborhood as well, and enjoyed some fun this weekend. Our big holiday, neighborhood wise, is Halloween. There will be homes decked out and thousands, literally thousands, of trick or treaters. The kids are already planning. Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Sounds like SO MUCH FUN! You'll never guess what our 4th was like here in Seattle... it RAINED! Who would have thought. ;-)
Cheers,
Dionne
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