One of the things I love about Baltimore is that each neighbourhood has a unique character. Even if the neighbourhoods are only blocks apart, they are different. I am house-sitting for friends who live on Baltimore's Inner Harbour, and it's the perfect place to watch the fireworks over the water.
However, it's a tradition that happens earlier in the day that is what I love the most. Residents hold a 4th of July Parade, walking through the streets and the park, with the local fire station's truck leading the way.
The fife & drum corps from close-by Fort McHenry also play.
All of the children decorate their bikes, scooters and strollers, dress in red, white and blue, and follow along. 
After the parade, there's a street party.
The fife & drum corps from close-by Fort McHenry also play.All of the children decorate their bikes, scooters and strollers, dress in red, white and blue, and follow along. After the parade, there's a street party.Much later on, there are amazing fireworks from two locations in the harbour.
Hope you had a great day, regardless of where you were on July 4th!
God Bless America!
ReplyDeletelooks like fun - you were lucky to have sun - pea soup damp and fog up in the northeast
ReplyDeleteMy 4th was all about sitting on a piazza hung with red-and-white-striped cotton curtains, hands cradling glasses of Champagne, one's beloved building tower-like bonfires at the end of the kitchen garden, and children riding their bicycles up and down the drive.
ReplyDeleteSounds like everyone had a great time celebrating with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThere's something very Norman Rockwell-ish about that parade. Very sweet.
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ReplyDeleteVery patriotic! Nice posting!
ReplyDeleteMeg, you always make us feel as if we are there. Great region to be in on the Fourth. Happy Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very fun 4th of July celebration.
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What a cool town you live in! It's still on my list of "places to visit with the possibility of buying a home". Love your new banner!
ReplyDeleteJust about as true blue as you could hope for. What a sight it must have been!
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