Rockets red glare.  I got my fix of fireworks on the riverfront at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.  Nicely done, Pt. Pleasant.

“The largest small town 4th of July parade in the USA” right here in Ripley WV.  The local High School band, Shriners, politicians, vintage cars, old time tractors, more tiara adorned girls than we could count (from 6 months old to 80+yrs), fire trucks, strolling clowns, and of course horses.  They still throw candy from the floats (or walkers associated with the floats) so we got our fix of tootsie rolls and dumdums.  There were street venders too.  I had to try the local kettle corn.  As expected, it was delicious.  We strolled the Court House lawn and came upon an impromptu jam session.  Four seasoned musicians made guitars, banjo and steel guitar sing.  Joyous!