The Hillsboro, Oregon, 4^th of July parade was once again a great success with thousands of people showing up to see the parade that had kids, dogs, public officials, and everyone smiling.

This year we sat in front of my co-coach of my daughter's softball team who happens to have a house right on the parade route, and what awesome seats they were! Everyone brought food. A few girls had spent the night and were ready for the parade when we arrived!

This parade was better than the ones I had remembered from the past, and that may be because during the past parades, I remember it being 90-95 degrees and this year it was a comfortable 65 degrees out.

The Hillsboro police motorcycle division, put on one great show for the kids and the kids loved it! They were followed by the fire department and other local businesses with floats, old cars, and local high school bands. I think my favorite band was the "Get A Life" marching band that had shirts saying "We may miss a note, but we will never miss a meal"

Kids collected lots of candy tossed from most floats and fun was had by all! Keep it up Hillsboro, and I look forward to next year where our softball team is already making plans of entering a float or just march down Main Street! Hmmmm, I wish I could think of someone to sponsor their float. (LOL)

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
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