Independence Day Parade
Redwood City
July 4, 2012
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We had perfect weather for the Fourth of July parade in Redwood City! |
[01] Nancy arrives early, looking her patriotic best for the group picture scheduled for today.
[02] We assemble in Mezes Park for the photo shoot. The last time we did this was on July 4, 2000.
[03] Drummer Doug is the master photographer today.
[04] Rounding up the troops is not easy.
[05] Finally, the winning shot is achieved. We did a little subsequent artistic work on it, and it now appears along with the 2000 group shot here:
http://ltwcmb.com/html/group_photo.html
[06] After the group photo, we assume our position an Winslow with the other units.
[07] Ross tunes up his juggling act before the main event.
[08] Passing the time is easy with good friends and refreshments.
[09] Pilar is happy to be with the band.
[10] Austin and Kitty are long-time band members.
[11] Baritone horn player Jan is also a long-time band member, returning to celebrate her “independence.”
[12] Fay, Ken, and Jan discuss their routines.
[13] Kennedy and Mahoney make a great pair!
[14] Sara Sue and right-wing banner carrier Jo-Ellen take care of business.
[15] Hans makes a last-minute adjustment on his hat.
[16] David and Marilyn are ready to play!
[17] Sue celebrates her independence!
[18] Fay is ready to twirl!
[19] Sara Sue is tuned up, ready to go!
[20] Chuck is looking good!
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[22] Jan is happy to be back!
[23] Harvey looks a little excited, too.
[24] Jimmy loves Independence Day!
[25] Vinny got a new icon for his cap.
[26] What’s in this drink?
[27] John is happy to celebrate his independence with the band since 1973.
[28] Paul and Stu have lots to smile about!
[29] Dave says he has only two valve caps left.
[30] Jim likes to play his three-bell trumpet.
[31] Bob recently joined the plastic trombone section. He chose yellow, to complement Harvey’s green one (the band colors).
[32] Marlene couldn’t be happier!
[33] With a friend like Debbie, you have no worries.
[34] Andy is back in the drum section, with his famous personalized sticks.
[35] Jimmy and Rich are ready for a great parade!
[36] David joins us, because it’s his favorite thing to do on Independence day!
[37] Ken is raring to go!
[38] The banner is in position, ready to go!
[39] Left-wing banner carrier Nancy is ready.
[40] Right-wing banner carrier Jo-Ellen is ready.
[41] Fay is ready.
[42] A string of floats is queued up on a side street.
[43] Smiley sounds off!
[44] George strums the banjo!
[45] Cindy gives us a little trill!
[46] The drum line is in good shape!
[47] Dick says, “Let’s go!”
[48] Vinny shows off his new hood ornament.
[49] Boris and Don are glad we are finally underway.
[50] Imagine, this much talent all in one place.
[51] Hal is on valve trombone today.
[52] The parade went quickly (some would say too quickly), so here we are at the end of the route, enjoying some refreshment.
[53] Some find a shady spot to relax.
[54] Others prefer some sun. The weather was perfect.
[55] Cyndi and Nancy discuss their next move.
[56] Meanwhile, Cindy takes it easy.
[57] Fay and Ken show off their routines.
[58] Looking good!
[59] Uncle Sam wants You!
[60] Jimmy thought this was a beer truck, but now realizes his mistake.
[61] Keltie is looking good in her shimmy fringe outfit!
[62] The Broadway Cocktail Lounge (where we usually go after the parade) is now under new management, and is now known as “Bobby D’s Cocktail Lounge.” We played a few patriotic tunes and were rewarded with a case of beer.
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[65] The regulars enjoyed the music!
[66] What can I say?
[67] A nice front line.
[68] Our tunes wouldn’t be the same without the vocals.