I love a parade.  Cliche but true.  This year 4th of July coincided with the Cherry Days Festival so we drove north a bit for something different.  Let me just say the good folks of Utah show UP for a parade.  It is not uncommon for people to come out early – even the night before – and tape off their spots along the parade route.  Our family?  Not so much.  We are more likely to be grabbing folding chairs and sunglasses while corraling people into the vehicle last minute and walking up and down searching for that last empty spot.  Which is basically what we did.  Didn't matter though because once things got started everyone ends up in the street anyway.  

July in Utah is one long party beginning with the 4th and ending on Pioneer Day on the 24th, give or take a few days of pre- and post-event celebrations.  Translation: you'll be seeing more of this. : ) 

I hope your holiday was safe and fun-filled.