We had a wonderful time being in Coeur d’Alene’s 4th of July Parade. What a grand example of Americana! The crowd of spectators this year seemed bigger than anyone around us could remember, and the weather was perfect.
My husband and I were proud to be part of the Tea Party Patriots of North Idaho “float” in the parade. It was not really a float, we were up on top of a gigantic mining truck provided by Ground Force Manufacturing in Post Falls. John Chambers, (pictured here at the end of the parade) the General Manager of Ground Force, drove the enormous truck, which is designed and manufactured in Post Falls and sold all over the world. It’s a fine example of American know-how and capitalism. Blake, who owns Memorable Events, had his sound equipment on the truck and played great patriotic songs as we rumbled along. The top deck contained a diverse cross section of local folks and more walked along beside the truck. Everyone was welcome. It was lots of fun. (more…)
