Yesterday was one of the rare days that Micawber's is closed. It was the 4th of July and time for the annual parade and festivities in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood.
Every year, the celebration begins with the parade at 11:00 am. Some of the groups taking part in the parade this year included:
• The Boy and Girl Scouts
• The residents of the local nursing home (being pushed in their wheelchairs)
• The Neighbors for Peace
• The Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association
• Our local dentists
• The school band and orchestra kids
• The State Fair Gophers
• Some slightly frightening clowns
• Chris Coleman, our mayor
• Senator, Ellen Anderson
• The Library Association
• & some guys in kilts bringing up the rear with bagpipes.
Then everyone heads down to Langford park for picnics, music, readings from the patriotic essay winners, games, pony rides, and more.
This year, I sat with family and friends under the big pine trees in the park. We had a picnic and then broke out the cards and poker chips. We played 5 card draw and commented on our close proximity to the fragrant ponies. When the sky opened up and rain poured down, it was time to go. But, what a fun day!
If you have never been to St. Anthony Park on the 4th of July, I highly recommend you come sometime. It's like a small town celebration in the middle of the city. Apparently it's the only parade in St. Paul. And maybe next year Micawber's will have a float in the parade. I mean hey, if the Seed Art people can be in the parade, so can we. (I'll just have to convince Tom, Hans and Karen that it's a good idea.)
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