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| 7/4/19 Edmonds 4th of July parade |
Just 20 minutes north of Seattle, Edmonds is a waterfront
suburb that still has a small-town feel. Although it’s close, we’d never been
to the town’s 4th of July community parade – it was time.
Apparently residents are allowed to “park” their chairs
along the mile-long parade route starting from the day before. Even so, it’s easy
enough to find a spot with a good view if you don’t mind standing. Beginning
with war veterans and including local businesses and political candidates, the
parade seemed a bit heavy on large vehicles and light on marching bands. (But
then, I’m more accustomed to the Fremont Solstice Parade, which allows
nude bicyclists but forbids motorized vehicles and signs containing words or
logos.) Still, it was fun to see tae kwon do practitioners and a band of
bagpipes marching along with Segway riders and Batman. A mayoral candidate rode
by in a DeLorean. Many pieces of saltwater taffy, bubblegum and Tootsie Roll Pops
were tossed to the crowds. People of all ages, many dressed in red, white and
blue, waved tiny flags.
I enjoyed the old-fashioned fun. And my red/blue editing pencil sure came in handy!
Fun sketches from the parade. I love events like that in small towns. You really feel like part of the community.
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