Alameda is a bit of an anachronism in a number ways, but never as much as on the 4th of July. Alameda is about the only town left in the bay area that has a 4th of July parade and Alamedans seem determined to make up for all the other communities that sit out the holiday. The tradition that came of age here when Alameda was still a Navy town has grown and evolved into an event that strives to be both patriotic and at least somewhat relevant. Hence, this year's parade theme: "Clean and Green."
I have no parade pictures to post because, alas, I did not attend. (Horrible confession that reveals a questionable part of my personality:
I hate a parade!) But the
SF Chronicle has a nice write-up and it's worth checking out if for no other reason than that it features a picture of a woman dressed up as a compost bin. (And you were wondering how I was going to tie this in to gardening, weren't you?)
That's too funny! I don't particularly enjoy a parade either so I don't mind that you didn't share pics. Hope your 4th of July has been fun!
ReplyDeleteCindy at Rosehaven Cottage (in the East Bay)