Happy Birthday America!

Approximately 4 hours after Keith and I arrived at the same parade "spot" occupied by this group for over 30 years, the pre-parade festivities began (Harleys, police cars, fire engines and very large farm equipment - and that's before the 3-hour parade starts). All in all, the Racine 4th of July parade is quite a production. Thanks to fantastic weather this year, everyone was all smiles.

Here's half of the gang. And the other half.
Although it may not look like it here, both of these guys had a great time conducting the Racine orchestra during their pre-foreworks concert of All-American tunes.