4th of July

Clif and I decided to go to downtown Winter Park.  For 20 years they have had a 4th of July Celebration and we have never been.  We decided next year to go again only earlier to catch all the festivities.  For the short time we were there, we had fun! 

We didn't arrive until 9:45.  Many activities had already finished.  However, there was a DJ who was leading dance sessions.  Do you think I could just sit and watch?  NOOOO!  The beat caught my spirit and up I went to join in the fun.   Who cares I didn't know anyone.  I had fun anyway.






They had lots of balloons and necklaces to hand out.



The Orlando Cloggers put on a show.



Even the little ones enjoyed watching.  I must say, I enjoyed looking at each kid and how the parents decked them out in holiday attire!



They had a carriage ride,



...old cars,





hula hooping,



and games!



If we are able to go next year, we hope to get their early enough to watch the parade of kids on their bikes.  We only got a taste of what it must have been with all the little ones still in the park on their decorated bikes.  They looked so proud riding them around.

But, by 11:30, I realized why they start so early.  The heat had gotten to me despite the water I was chugging.  I got shaky so we decided to catch the farmer's market before heading out.  It must have been in the mid 90's!  Time to take refuge in the good ole AC!

Happy 4th!  Hope you all had a safe celebration. God Bless America!!! :)