Happy 4th of July!!!
Earlier this week, I saw a flyer about a celebration happening at Centennial Park this morning. We decided to check it out!
They did an amazing flag raising of the humongous flag by the YMCA. The flag was brought in by a horse and a colonel in a old time uniform. They invited all Scouts or Veterans to help unfurl the flag. Justice and Bryson got to participate. They got to help unfurl and carry the flag to the pole. So neat!
They played a recording of Francis Scott Key and his story of the night he wrote the Star Spangled Banner as they raised the flag. It was a version I had never heard of & so inspiring of the dedication of the people to keep the flag raised. He talked about how as long as the flag stood standing- it meant we hadn't given up. When the flag pole got bombed down, soldiers would hold the flag up. Many lost their lives as they held up the pole and other soldiers would take their place in holding up the flag. Wow! What sacrifice!
Once the flag was raised, we sang the National Anthem and then they shot off a cannon.
Next, we headed over to the other side of the park for some free hot dogs and root beer floats. Yum! We found the Andersons and the Allens to hang out with for a bit.
Then the kids got to play on some bouncy toys and go to the playground for a little while. What fun times! What a good way to start out our Holiday!
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