THE FOURTH OF JULY

happy 4th of July

The Four of July brings parades, picnics, BBQ's and of course fireworks displays. I have been to some terrific fireworks over the years and of course the Boston Pops serenading the fireworks here in Boston is pretty special.

I have been to George Plimpton's fireworks extravaganza in the Hampton's, at the beaches in Cape Cod and underneath the stars in Vermont. I have been to the fireworks in New Jersey and in Pennsylvania and even in quaint sweet Maine. I have watched them from picnic blankets, sandy beaches, from the car window, from a ferry boat, sitting on a grassy hilltop, from the top of a skyscraper in Manhattan and from a park bench in Brooklyn. However, nothing, but nothing is as magical to me as the fireworks in Disneyland on the fourth of July.

I hope you have a lovely 4th of July. If you are in the States I am sure you will be finding fireworks nearby to attend. If you are elsewhere, I hope you enjoyed the video of the fireworks in Disneyland.




Listening to the voices of those three men, John, Bobby and Martin, reminded me of the hope that they instilled in all of us. I felt such a rush of emotion when I heard the voice of Martin Luther King and thought how his dream has come true this election year. How perfectly fitting to find a fireworks display held on the fourth of July in the magical land of dreams coming true.

happy 4th of july

Kari and Kijsa are hosting a Fabulous Flag-Flying Fourth today. Stop by Kari and Kijsa's and see all the people flying the beautiful flag for the fourth of July.

The song for this post is Daydreaming Again (Words drown by Fireworks)
LiLi M. said...

Thanks Karen, for us in Europe just another (rainy) Friday. I hope you'll have a terrific day!

Sometimes It's Good said...

I live in So. Calif. and you can see the fireworks at Disneyland from outside the park. They do put on quite a show! My husband works at Disneyland and we have passes but we don't go during the summer since it's so crowded.

I love to see the fireworks on the 4th but I haven't figured out where to go tomorrow.

Have a happy and safe 4th!

MARIA said...

Have a beautiful 4th, dear Karen!

MARIA said...

Have a beautiful 4th, dear Karen!

Beverly said...

Karen, your post is perfect. We are truly a country blessed by God.

We must all work to preserve and grow the ideals on which we were founded.

Have another memorable July Fourth.

Mary said...

What a terrific post! Have a wonderful 4th of July, Karen. :)
xoxo,
Mary

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Happy 4th....the bike with the flowers is sooo cute!

Decor To Adore said...

Images and words such as these make my heart sing with pride. Happy 4th of July!

Terri Steffes said...

Have a great time! I love your photos. Hope your day blooms sunny and bright!

B. said...

That is a beautiful picture and fireworks display! Also loved your 5 favorite things! Happy 4th!

winnsangels said...

happy Independence Day Karen.

Angels be with you,
Wendy

Tara said...

Karen

Hope you are enjoying the fourth with you and yours!

Darlene said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. Beautiful flags and hope you are having a wonderful 4th.

kari and kijsa said...

Beautiful post!! Loved the fireworks at Disneyland! Hope your Fourth of July was filled with wonderful celebration!!

Happy Independence Day!
kari & kijsa

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

I really enjoyed your post. We had such a fun day with our Granddaughter. I loved watching her eat her corn on the cob,getting buttre on the end of her sweet little nose and on her cheeks. We are going to have her again tomorrow and plan on making homemade banana ice-cream. My your weekend be filled with lots of bright and beautiful things and maybe some fresh corn on the cob....Mary

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Karen, loved your post and the fireworks. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend.
hugs,
Celestina,
la rea rose

Anonymous said...

I just love that bike with the flowers! Happy belated Independence Day!

Brandee :-)

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