JULY 4TH...2023

 By

Gypsy Rhapsody

(a 1977 Airstream that loves celebrating the 4th)

Vannie and Dave are heading to the big July 4th parade 

in Red River, NM.

Dave is not dressed in red, white, and blue...

but he's lookin' pretty handsome in his new yellow shorts.

This gang snagged some good seats on the street.

Vannie and Dave...Dan and Dorothy Jowers 

Main Street Red River...

Everyone lined up waiting for the parade to begin.

Reminds V and D of those many many Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette, LA

V and D's good friends, the Shirley's...

Mr. Shirley hauled his antique car all the way from Norman, OK

to be in the parade.

They are owners at the Caribel Condos,

so they were proud to display the Caribel banner.

Fiesta Queens

The theme of the parade was

"Red, White, and Rodeo".

Sooo lots of horses!!!

Mr. Red, White, and Blue himself

🎜Born in the USA🎝

More Local Festival Queens

...and more horses...

...and up close and personal...yikes!

Vannie said the kids went crazy when they saw who was driving the Red Bus.

SANTA

Guess he was taking a little break from the North Pole.

No...that's not me, but a cousin, I'm sure.

Dave said they were just trying to get through town with a parade going on.

Back to Questa and time to EAT

David and Dan were visiting chefs.

...and guess what was for lunch!!!

HOT DOGS

Perfect for the 4th

Vannie and Dorothy were ready to dig in.

A great 4th...

Now time to relax and enjoy the gorgeous evening as the sun goes down.

"America the Beautiful"

"Land of the Free"

"Home of the Brave"