Lorena’s travelogue

Fourth of July in Eagle's Nest, NM

Photo Essay written 1 May 2008

A small town celebration and parade was all this city girl had in mind for her Fourth of July on the road.

I'm not really sure.

I'm not really sure.

This is something I'd never seen before.

Caution, Moving Platform

Caution, Moving Platform

This gymnastics facility set up a trailer with a trampoline, and their gymnasts just flipped away, do tucks, back handsprings, fulls, halves, you name it. Quite impressive.

Says it all

Says it all

This pick-up truck says exactly what the parade is about.

There's a Song in the Air

There's a Song in the Air

The Greater Idlewild parade band playing patriotic tunes.

Boyscouts

Boyscouts

A classic symbol of any American parade.

Decked out Corvette

Decked out Corvette

Either the 60s did a number on this Corvette, or it's the 4th of July.

The Parade Begins

The Parade Begins

The United States, New Mexico, POW, and military flags lead the way for the rest of the parade.

Patience is Pride

Patience is Pride

Waiting for the parade to begin.

Just like Home

Just like Home

What says Fourth of July better than a jello, fruit, and cool whip American Flag dessert?

Lorena Gay

Lorena Gay has been a member since 5 April 2008 and goes by Lorena.

Currently in Orlando.

I am an Editor at Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL who writes fiction and various articles on the side and travels any chance I get. I love travel, and I know how to travel cheap. Don't expect 5-star hotel reviews (or really any hotels at that matter) from my articles.