the fourth.

This is one holiday done right. We cram as much as we can into one day, starting with a BBQ and swim at our house. We play our traditional water games, put on our festive tattoos, eat a lot of good food, take lots of pictures and then we make our way to my aunts house for our newest fourth of July tradition...our family parade! We started it last year. It was such a hit that we had to do it again this year. We march around the neighborhood on our decorated bikes, strollers, wagons, with Coming to America blasting in the background. My aunt throws out candy to the spectators (aka people in their driveways doing their fireworks). This year we even had a grand marshal. I wouldn't be surprised if next year we added floats. The whole thing is quite hilarious to me, I absolutely love it! After the huge parade we settle down on my aunt's lawn to watch our amazing firework show. Our party pretty much rocks...just like our country!