Friendswood 4th of July Parade 2015
All of Friendswood gathers once again for the 120th annual parade
Knights of Columbus Color Guard always starts the parade
Older Knights follow behind in the parade vehicle
Parade Grand Marshall Judge Jim Woltz
Friendswood Mayor Kevin Holland
Friendswood Mayor Pro Tem Jim Hill
Friendswood Council Member Billy Enochs
Friendswood Council Member Steve Rockey
Friendswood Council Member Dr. Patrick McGinnis
Friendswood Council Member Carl Gustafson
Regional politicians follow including US Congressman Randy Weber
Texas Senator Larry Taylor graduated from Friendswood
State Representative Greg Bonnen
Tax Assessor/Collector Cheryl Johnson
Justice of the Peace Kathleen McCumber
Constable Jerry Fisher somewhere in the camaro
Keep Friendswood Beautiful mascot Figgy the Squirrel
Chick-fil-A cow rides in a late model Thunderbird
Ford Explorers are the prizes in this years raffle
Friendswood Library under construction float
Cub Scout troop and fellow bike riders make their way down Friendswood Drive
Boy makes his first of many parade rides today
Ed, Jeff, Rebecca, Alex, Donna and Erin enjoy the parade
Jerry, Mavis and Jerry enjoy the parade from the shade
AA Gymnastics cartwheel past us after the bikes
Older gymnasts march and wave their pom poms
One group that has never walked the route is the football team
FHS Marching Band and flag corps follows the players
Student Drum Majors lead the band playing the school fight song
Percussion gets your attention as they march past
Wranglerettes dance team follow the band
FHS equipment truck and train caboose trumpets the school's colors
Sweet hot rod in name, power and look rumbles past
Offroad Segway made patriotic with timely US flag pants
The Friendswood fire trucks next wail by, including this ladder truck
Pumper truck E23 holds its water for fires, not cooling spectators
Refurbished military vehicles follow the firetrucks
Saving the .50 caliber demonstrations for the park
This hayride has turned out rather eventful!
America's Sweetheart Pageant contestants passby Castlewood with plenty of parade still behind them
United Way Special Friends show their patriotism and enjoy the parade
More Friendswood Firetrucks follow the EMS trucks
The town is getting bigger and more pumper trucks are available
1963 Corvette Sting Ray makes another Friendswood 4th appearance
Different colored 1971 Corvetter Sting Ray makes its 1st appearance?
Refurbished, squatty USMC Jeep, must have a truer name
More refurbished jeeps make their pass with guns a ready
Take another look at that .50 Cal, hmm, it might spray jelly
Jeep 20367811 honoring WWII veteran Birney Havey now
Sarge from Cars rolls down the road next
And the return of our favorite Dodge military truck
Bluebonnet Antique Tractor Club's turn to entertain
Welcome to the club, Farmall Cub!
We just can't get enough tractors and jeeps!
All refurbished jeeps are invited each and every time
More firetrucks and the seemingly endless parade continues
View from the shade when more firetrucks roll by
Donna and the girls are still enjoying the view from the front
Antique Ford Firetruck still painted as a Funeral Home vehicle
Sweet looking custom coupe
Lone representative of a once common 50's thunderbird parade entry
Cub Scout Pack 445 continues to no longer walk behind the horses
Local Gun Range advertising excused because of the monster vehicle
Hotrod leads more advertising with horses almost in view
Barely catch the sweet Chevy Impala as it rumbles by
Lunar Rendezvous Alternate Queen and Captain
Nice Ford with Rumble seat continues the line of antique cars
1964 Chrysler New Yorker makes another appearance
The first F-150 still rolling Ford tough
Judge Slaughter gets a little early campaigning in
Spiffed up 1972 Ford Mustang looks great in red
Antique Galveston Fire Truck Engine 1
Ford Model A stepside pickup
Newer corvette leads the horse and riders and the parade end
Parade Steering Committee in golf carts complete the parade
Traffic follows the two police cars and the parade is over
Ed, Rebecca, Jeff and Ka loved it but are ready for cooler temps!
Hit the park after a cold drink and find a turkey leg by the gazebo
Jerry and Mavis enjoy the three hotdogs for $5
David splurges on the $9 turkey leg, my mid day fireworks!
Live band takes a break in the decorated gazebo
Bounce house water slide cools the kids and other rides are enjoyed at the park
Plenty of booths sell food & items, announce organizations and raise money for charity
Mavis is ready to leave the heat behind after enjoying lunch
The family brick by the gazebo is showing some wear and tear
Shade is a premium for those staying longer at the park
The bull ride looks like a kid only ride, too bad
Pass by City Hall and the way back to Mom & Dad's house
Cool off later that night at the community pool
Erin and Alex launch themselves into the water
Could have used this during the parade this morning!
Watch us daddy, we are going to show you something special
Erin pushes off and swims to the center of the pool
Alex shows off her water fountain technique
Happy 239th Independence Day America!