I'm back in Grandville briefly for the Fourth of July (and dentist appointments: whee). Today we hit the main two Fourth events: The Grandville parade and the fireworks display.
Here, kids across the street wait for the approaching parade.

A group of motorcyclists lead off the one and a half hour parade.

The politicians and businesses always come out in full force

There was a woman walking around the sidewalk letting people hold her three puppies that she was carrying in a box inside a duffel bag, hoping to sell them.

The kids are there for the candy.

It wouldn't be a parade without the Grandville Marching Band. After all these years, I still remember how the cadence goes.

Who doesn't like free stuff?

This kid followed a float down the street until he snagged a second free shirt

I liked this lady because 1) she's a pirate 2) she's not with a group and is just doing it for fun

Tonight's fireworks

I like this one because it doesn't look like a firework at all.

The grand finale

And the fourth of July wouldn't be complete without the annual Writing in the Air With Sparklers.

A car

The Michigan Block M. Sure, I did it last year but so what?

Jake with wings

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