Let me start my photo show of our soggy, yet very exciting beginning to the 4th of July festivites; the traditional parade!  These two very attractive people above are my daughter, Megan  and my grandson, Ashton under the required umbrella awaiting the beginning of the parade. Although, it wasn't quite the same with the steady rainfall...I have to say the beautiful array of umbrellas did add a unique look to the day!

How about this contraption?  We couldn't tell if it was a motorcycle or a car! Personally, I think it looks like a new age Batmobile!

I wish you could see the detail alittle better in this picture...These are all mini-versions of work vehicles; a tractor, cement mixer and there's also a mini-tractor trailer... They called it their Big Toys on Parade!

These people had too much fun, I'm telling ya!

I watched this man get on and off this bike with no effort whatsoever... he was absolutely amazing!

What would a 4th of July celebration be without Uncle Sam?  At the end of the parade, you could shake hands with Uncle Sam and the kids would get a flag from him down at the festivites at the Memorial Park just down the street.

I hope everyone's holiday was as wonderful as mine! I feel sincerely blessed and grateful for everyone at the Parks and Recreation department and all the other people that made our somewhat soggy holiday a great one!  They even managed to pull off the fireworks after hours of rainfall--Awesome event everyone!