Happy 4th of July to the High-Green Meadows community which is located in Orange Township within the Powell Ohio 43065 mailing zip code.
For many years l have been lining the High-Green Meadows community streets with American flags. Residents always comment to me that they really appreciate them and that they add so much to the celebration. I must admit that all those flags fluttering in the wind are really a beautiful sight!
The fun always begins with a parade.
The community children decorate their bikes and wagons. There are floats and fire trucks. On occasion the Real Living HER calliope has made an appearance in the community parade. After the parade there is a potluck picnic. The best community fun raiser is the selling of raffle tickets, which gives all residents a chance to win many wonderful prizes.
My contribution to the festivities is the moon bounce. The kids love to get all that energy out. For the first time the Orange Township fire department demonstrated many of their fire trucks. A huge ladder was lifted over various homes in the neighborhood. Firefighters talked with the neighborhood children about the equipment that they wear to help keep themselves safe. The hit of the show was one of the firefighter's dog a Dalmatian named Flash.
This year's celebration was held on Saturday June 30 due to the Orange community business association sponsoring a huge holiday event on the 4th of July. We live in such a great country and we are blessed to have the freedoms to celebrate our holidays anyway we choose.
Orange Township fire department demonstrated many of their fire trucks
4th of July Fun! 
Happy Birthday America!
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