firemen's parade

Tradition here runs deep,
as well as dedication
and pride; 
All good things when it pours rain
on the Firemen's Parade.















Neighbors crowded on porches
and under umbrellas,
there was plenty of candy to scramble for.




But the Firemen's festival that always follows this parade
was pretty much spoiled by the deluge.
I couldn't help but notice that those left
to stand dripping in the food line or
crowd under the eaves and in the truck bays to eat,
were all our own firefighters...
visiting firefighters...
fire-police...
EMTs...
Volunteers...

They work hard
they show up
they protect their community
they line up for parades with huge bags of candy...
in the rain...
then they buy a hamburger
for the sake of the brotherhood.


What do you do to support
your First Responders?

Blessings
Zinnia Girl!

p.s. it was a fabulous parade
& we came home rather soaked--
We had a hot cup of tea
before bed even though it is July!