It's already been a pretty hot summer here in Southern California. This July 4th was no exception, but regardless of that, I ventured out with some friends to a local Independence Day parade. The crowd was eager with anticipation and the sun was high.
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| The City of Redlands held it's annual July 4th parade around Sylvan park. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 28mm f1.8 100asa B/W film. |
Veterans, vintage cars, bagpipers, baton twirlers, beer gardens, sno-cones, sunshine, balloons and on and on...
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| Veterans march the color guard. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 28mm f1.8 100asa B/W film. |
While the parade was well attended, participation was a bit on the spare side. But there were several highlights.
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| Junior cheer squad gets the crowd into the spirit. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 50mm f2.8 100asa B/W film. |
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| 'merican parade, 'merican muscle. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 50mm f2.8 100asa B/W film. |
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| "Modern" Square Dancers get twirlin' to Katy Perry... ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 50mm f2.8 100asa B/W film. |
Square Dancers do-si-do-in' too modern pop music during an Independence Day parade was a lil' surreal.
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| A full band playing traditional favorites under the parks massive gazebo. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 28mm f1.8 100asa B/W film. |
While checking out the scene inside the park, we were lucky enough to catch the raising of the flag by the local Boy Scouts.
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| The Boy Scouts of American raise Old Glory to the sound of the National Anthem emanating from the gazebo. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 50mm f2.8 100asa B/W film. |
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| Vintage metal decked to the hilt. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 50mm f2.8 100asa B/W film. |
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| ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 28mm f1.8 100asa B/W film. |
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| An enthusiastic Cub Scouts Pack 16. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 28mm f1.8 100asa B/W film. |
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| Local Supermarket chain Stater Brothers represented with this vintage tractor and trailer. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 28mm f1.8 100asa B/W film. |
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| Solitary park goer taking a reprieve from the festivities. ©Mike Vega 2013 Canon AE-1 50mm f2.8 100asa B/W film. |
-Mike
