Parade of boats/floats ...
Frederick, Md. has Carroll Creek running thru the middle of town.
Each year they have the Frederick float boat parade.
Anyone can enter ... you will see only a mere portion of the creative talents ofbusiness & individuals who entered.
They have areas for children do to the hula hoop, make bubbles, skate board, dance, etc.
You can dance in the street ...
Along the canal area restaurants, bistros, little shops & businesses ...
Nearly every boat had something they would throw to the audience ...
bananas, candy, balls, frizzbees ...
What an array of talented canoes & boats ..
imaginations were fabulous ... this one was
for our local zoo...
creativity awesome ...
& in honor of our troops ... THANK YOU!
for all you do to protect us & our nation.
May God hold you safely in His hands.
What a beautiful clear day, AFTER a
horrible rain storm that passed thru quickly only an hour before ...
Uncle Sam made the rounds visiting his citizens of this great country ...
Barbara Fritchie gave a historical speech from her time in history, the color guard Scouts performed ...
Oops! boat jams everywhere ...
The parade ...
passing thru the bridges ...
People brought their pets of all sorts. I fell in love with Riley, he is just gorgeous.
there are fountains & waterfalls along the canal ...
on some of these bridge walls there are beautiful artists paintings ...
There were many bands playing every possible type of music up & down the canals ...
This is where you put money in the jar for your favorite float. They won money. The remainder of the cash prize money goes to the Downtown Partnership.
A wonderful day, great events, good food, fabulous time.
Enjoyed by everyone.
That is so cool! Haven't seen a boat parade before. Lot's of very creative folks! What a perfect day.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th.
Warmly,
deb :)
How awesome is that!! That would be sooooooooooo fun to see!! Happy 4th! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day! Thank you for sharing these pictures. I love the different boats! Looks like everyone had a great time!
ReplyDeleteMarydon- I love a boat parade. There is one just North of us but with working I have not seen it in a couple of years! What fun...it is as much fun for the participants as it is for the viewers....maybe MORE fun for them. Hugs-Diana
ReplyDeleteNow that looks like a fun day:@)
ReplyDelete....and a marvelous day was had by all ! !
ReplyDeleteHave a Great Week!!
Marilyn
LOOKS like SOOOOOO much fun! I love the Military one:) Beautiful views! Have a blessed day dear Marydon, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI've never been much of a parade follower... but.... WOW! This is the most awesome parade ever! And, I wasn't even there. Marydon, thank you so much for sharing lots of photos from this parade and celebration. Just wonderful!!!
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dulcy
This. Is. AWESOME! I love small town parades. What a fun day you had, and thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Love the idea of a boat parade.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and fun day! I just loved it all. Thank you for taking me along with your pics. I really had a fun time! LOL. Great, great Post. Hugs! Loretta
ReplyDeleteNow that's a cool parade! Beautiful! Your pictures were as if I were right there enjoying it with you Marydon!
ReplyDeleteIt has been so fun catching up with the posts I have missed here dear friend. I laughed all the way through the feedsack underwear post!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you dearest for the card. it made my day. You just know how to make someone feel special.
love to you...
Wow, what great fun! we had a heat wave so I stayed in with the AC on..LOL I know I'm a big wimp LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth
I've never seen a floating parade before. That looks like it was a lot of fun! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG....that would be the MOST FUN!!! How I would love to be at one of those events! Thank you for sharing that with us this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful 4th.....and a great PS!!!
dana
How fun! I have to say, the soldiers in the canoe were my fav!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great 4th and I hope Harold is doing well! :-)
This is unbelievably adorable!! How fun!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Looks like a fun time for all at the event.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful celebration! I hope your day was terrific! Hugs Anne
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