There is really something special about the way small towns celebrate the holidays. Big cities can pump thousands of dollars from tourism and special funds into making a holiday big but small towns must depend on donations, volunteers and donations for just about anything out side the city budget. My town is no different. After 30+ years without any festivities, an eager young volunteer fire department has put together a great fourth of July celebration. In the morning there was a car show full of fancy cars and a parade in the next town over. Early in the afternoon we had our own parade right down Main street. Where else can kids deck out there bikes or senior citizen be the highlight of the parade riding in an open buggy. Of course there were plenty of fire and EMS trucks, sirens blaring, from neighboring towns. Later that day the Lions club starting selling burgers and hot dogs out by the pool and golf course. The streets around the golf course quickly filled with hungry folks ready for food a live band and finally the fireworks.
I love living in a small town. The simple, safe and very good life style far out weigh the few negatives. Last week AH who drives to work at 5:00am was followed all they way there. When he arrived the truck pulled in behind him, the driver got out and told him his tail and brake lights weren't working, a very ticket able offense. Yep it was someone he knew who just wanted to help. In a big city if you were being followed for miles the police would have been called and the other driver charged with stalking.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA we are all blessed to live in such a great country!
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