Friendswood's 112th annual 4th of July Celebration proceeds despite today's rain |
Just missed the Knights of Columbus & Grand Marshal but here is Mayor Dave Smith |
Chris Peden running against Ron Paul for Congress |
Friendswood City Council's Andy Rivera |
Friendswood City Council's John LeCour |
Friendswood City Council's Jim Hill |
Friendswood City Council's Laura Ewing |
Truly is a lovely day for a parade |
The diehards come out no matter the weather |
State Rep Larry Taylor walks behind the Suburban |
Constable Jerry Fisher of Galveston Co. Pct. 8 |
Lady Liberty makes her annual appearance |
Almost miss the shot as my old pack 442 pedals by |
The bicycle gang continues on |
They are easier to pull if you start them early |
Baybrook Baptist and Fallen Hero Chance |
Miss Bay Area Teen USA is blond I think |
Griswold Family 4th of July Vacation |
Grandma on top and rope with no dog on the back |
Friendswood foosball team rides again |
A few hardy cheerleaders follow behind |
The rest ride under the umbrellas |
Nice early 60's Pontiac Bonneville |
I think it's a 1962 model |
Here come the kids of Camp Primrose |
The Primrose mascot requires maximum protection |
Decent looking Ford F-150 for this year's raffle |
Galveston County Tax Collector Cheryl Johnson |
One of the better blatant advertisements |
The award winning Friendwood Fillies Dance Team |
Art Car makes a second parade this year |
Pack 442 works on their popcicle badge |
The Lone Star Rotocraft Club flies gyroplanes |
Pristine early '60s Chevy Truck |
Nice Chevy truck deserves a second look |
Friendswood Band 18 Wheeler rolls minus the band |
A load of firetrucks separate the high schools |
. . . as the Clear Brook truck rolls w/o the band |
Slim chance for fires today so roll the trucks! |
Gymnasts practice the one arm umbrella clench |
The gym with the almost naked snake girl passes |
Lady Mustangs pom squad . . . for Junior High? |
Your standard Ford Ranger step-side low-rider |
The mobile family picnic is not passing out barbecue |
Toss the kids in the all terrain vehicle, hello parade |
The Jump Jungle just ain't jumping in the rain |
Is that a 1970 Chevy Camaro or what? |
Grandpa's family shuttle train's 17th parade |
The Methodists provide the day's only live music |
The first of HEB's double float motors by |
Get your rest, I need beer (& Chelada) later in the day |
Expected a different cruise on the 50th anniversary |
Sweet 1957 Chevy Bel Air coupe |
The '57 is golden fifty years later |
Another mobile family picnic keeps moochers away |
Lt. Col Fred Machol & his jeep have earned a ride |
The Gran Turismo Omologato club comes a calling |
Keep dry by sitting on Jacob's Ladder today |
New Scout Pack looking for new recruits, two so far |
My favorite car from the '70s, the Olds Cutlass |
Just might be a Ford F-1 |
The best corvette is the 2007 Indy pace car |
Vietnam Veterans electrify the crowd |
Teen Miss Texas Grace DeForde & her stunt double |
The parade end is near, here come the horses |
Gulf Coast Horticulture's famous cactus delivery |
Here come the parade favorite Vaqueros |
Behold, the Best of Show Mustache |
Best of Show Vaquero Costume |
The last three prancing ponies step lively |
The final two horses parade past |
Note to self: Friendwood police have a Tahoe |
Parade Steering committee keeps the wheel steady |
Steering Committee Chairman Corey Kirkland |
The final police car starts the clock for the 113th annual parade next year |