4th of July in Lyons

Hopefully everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. I for one am quite pleased at the array of fireworks available in Nebraska, which far outstrip the wimpy products sold in my home state (Indiana). I was also informed that possession of such powerful fireworks in New York City would probably get you put on a homeland security watch list. Hooray for the populist libertarians of Nebraska, who understand that possessing 10 pounds of gunpowder fueled explosives is a patriotic right, if not duty.

Anyway, there is very little rural America likes better than a parade. (Only grouchy old-before-their-time people like Brian Depew dislike a good parade.) If you enjoy antique tractors and vehicles with sirens- and who doesn’t- the rural America parade is for you. So, without further comment, here’s a fancy slideshow of the Lyons, Nebraska 4th of July Bluegrass festival parade.

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