Piedmont Fourth of July Parade

it’s almost that time again…
it doesn’t get much better than those two ladies who were majorettes in college… and who still live the dream every july fourth. cellulite jiggling, caked-​on makeup, and some of the best baton skills you’ve ever seen from a 66 year old.
classic cars, kiddies on bikes with training wheels, city councilfolks throwing jolly ranchers, and lots o’ bagpipes (cue my father’s weeping — man loves bagpipes). the piedmont parade is timeless.
but what i love most about this annual event is that by attending it becomes apparent that you don’t have to be a gun-​slinging, red state-​inhabiting, terrorist-​hunting, chevy-​driving asshole to love your country more than your firstborn.
these privelaged, volvo-​driving, whole foods shopping, outspoken, goat cheese-​eating, sauvignon blanc-​drinking, npr-​blasting piedmonters LOVE THEM SOME AMERICA!

This is probably one of the best small-​town parades I’ve ever been too. It includes all of the elements that make a 4^th of July parade so great — dig it:
— Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts
— Horses and Fire Engines
— Antique Cars and Shriners
— Kids riding decorated bikes
— Marching bands
— Groups of families and neighbors on the sidelines, cheering on their friends and family marching in the parade
— American flags galore
— Cheerleaders
— Politicians (and amazingly enough, everyone seems to like them!)
— Tennis ladies marching with their racquets
— Lots and lots of dogs, some wearing cute little outfits
But don’t take my word for it — check it out yourself this 4^th of July and enjoy!