So fellow Fanciful Ink lovers…let the spontaneity or
planning begin!
First up, the National Independence Day Parade in our Nation’s
Capital. The parade begins at 11:45 am at Constitution Avenue and 7th
Street. It is the 4th of July people! A parade is a must!
While celebrating in D.C. you can also visit the NationalFolklife Festival. As many heartfelt politicians would say, ‘America is a
melting pot of ethnicities.’ Because of this the Folklife Festival gathers at
the National Mall to remember and celebrate cultures represented across the
country. Be prepared to experience oral history exhibits, cooking
demonstrations (like the Mississippi Hills Regional Cooking…can someone tell me
what this is? I will not be in the spontaneous group this 4th),
presentations from the University of Hawai’i’s Tuahine Troupe, and so much
more.
Finishing up the day in a political junkie’s mecca…you may
have heard about this, read about this or even seen it on your local cable
network…ladies and gents, it is the PBS firework spectacular “A Capitol Fourth!”
The National Symphony will serenade you as you feast your eyes on one of the
Nation’s best displays. All of the excitement begins at 8pm ET. (Type As, check
out the excitement online or on your local network. Visit the website for listings
or clips from the event.)
If I could this year I would make my celebrations happen in one of the most historic cities in America, Boston, Mass. And if I were there you would find me at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. My friends, just take a gander at these images. Boston is a city I CANNOT wait to visit one day. This would be a great time to visit. It may be a little crowded but suck it up and enjoy! The concert begins at 8:20 pm ET.
If you find yourself in Nashville this July 4th make a stop at the Riverfront Park for a dazzling display and concert by the Nashville Symphony beginning at 9:45 pm CT. This is one of my favorite cities. If you are nearby make a stop.
For anyone further east, Knoxville is a great place for an
East Tennessee Fourth of July celebration. All the fun takes place at World’s
Fair Park in the heart of the city. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will join
you for the evening beginning at 9:35 pm ET.
Wherever you find yourself this celebrating July 4th,
remember our troops and the families of those brave men and women celebrating
this holiday without their loved one so you and I can enjoy our freedom. To the
families of our troops, I salute you just as much as your loved ones borders
and oceans away; thank you all for your service.
This is your guest blogger signing off. You can find me here sometimes.
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