Last night was the community 4th of July celebration, held on the 3rd. Our county seat has held a 4th of July celebration for about 80 years. It has been sponsored by the American Legion and had carnival rides and games as well as typical fair food. At about 10pm the fairworks go off. This year, the Legion decided they couldn't afford to have the celebration. This was of course a disappointment, so a number of local businesses got behind the project and planned a celebration. They had fair food, a hot dog eating contest (winner ate almost 15 hot dogs in 10 minutes), those inflatable types kids games and a concert. All but the food was free.
With my hubby being the electrician for the fairgrounds, we were involved in getting lighting around for security and safety. We were at the grounds before everything started putting up lights. We then came home, had supper and went back in. Oh my goodness, the people poured in during the two hours we were away. We got lights going and found a spot to spread out our blankets and watch the show.
Hubby and I are both from families that didn't go to the fairgrounds to watch the fireworks, but rather pulled over on a side street nearby, like many others, to watch the show. This year was unique, in that we were right there with the light show right over our heads. Kathryn more than once mumbled, "go out, go out" as the fireworks pieces floated through the air. Of course, they always did go out long before there was any risk.
At the end of the show, we stayed in our spot and watched the people head out. No sense getting out in all that traffic, plus there were lights to be turned off. It was a late night for all, but what a wonderful example of a community pulling together behind something new, and rather different and enjoying it. Way to go!!!
Off to a family picnic this afternoon after a morning of moving some hay, tilling the garden, pulling weeds, and mowing lawn.
Happy Independence Day to all!!!!!!
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