Fourth Of July, 2012!

We had a beautiful day for the Fourth of July, sunny and calm with temperatures around 70˚.  It was a perfect day for our small town celebration, which included a parade and a gathering at one of our many parks.

Here are a few pictures of the festivities:

The official Town Crier of Anacortes.  He and the spectators are looking up at the Navy's flyover.

The kid's part of the parade comes first.  Here treats are being handed out to onlookers.

Classic fire truck and Dalmation.

An old-time car (from when I was a kid) that is often seen around town.

Anacortes has several sister cities:  Lomonosov, Russia; Nikaho, Japan; Sidney BC, Canada; and Vela Luka, Croatia.

Classic MG.

The Anacortes railroad engine sounds its horn – hence the plugged ears.

Causland Park, where the city celebration took place.

The Town Crier starts things off with a bang.  He doesn't need a loudspeaker; in fact, he is a loud speaker.

A new flag to commemorate the fact that Anacortes is officially an All-America City.

Back home to the Walker family "flight deck."  A whale-watching boat is heading for the marina.

A wonderful day – it's almost like living in the movie Pollyanna.