Clifton Forge, small town, U.S.A.
Flags flying, patriotic outfits, and the underlying current of excitement that comes with national holidays filled downtown Clifton Forge.
We celebrated the 4th of July in style: a parade, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and the playing of the five military hymns!
It was enjoyable to see so many familiar faces, especially after the past six days with little no electricity for much of our area.
If we had only had a town plaza and everyone could have brought their picnics, it would have been like reading a Little House book.
In the evening there were activities for kids, food for sale, music playing, and finally...FIREWORKS!
While watching the fireworks, I could not help but smile!
It was a huge and beautiful display, lasting well over the anticipated (and dreaded for shortness) fifteen minutes.
Despite being a dual citizen, I enjoyed the day celebrating the United States of America and thinking back to what Francis Scott Key saw when he wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
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| Watching the parade outside the court house |
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| The parade coming down Main St. |
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| Patriotic Chihuahua |
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| Playing the five military hymns |
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| The reading of The Declaration of Independence |
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| Patriotic attire |
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| Raising of the flag by Veterans |
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| Family enjoying the train! |
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| Lasso Practice |
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| Ice cream and Cotton Candy! |
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| Kids riding the little train! |
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| Festivities at the old depot! |
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| A smile maker!! |
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| Celebrating freedom! |
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| Beautiful Fireworks! |
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| The Finale! |
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| Full Moon on the 4th |
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