Friendswood 4th of July Parade 2018


Neither the Kaiser, nor Hitler, nor Mother Nature's 2 hour heavy downpour can stop the annual Fwood 4th of July parade from making its 124th straight run

Police car starts the parade but the KoC Flag Corps is not right behind

The Knights stay under cover for the first time in quite awhile

Walk north up Fwood Drive to capture patriotic & resolute Fwood citizens toughing out the rain to watch the parade

Fwood Band & cheerleaders represented by those thanking first responders

HISTORY MADE! . . . The Football team walks for the FIRST TIME EVER!

FISD is looking for bus drivers and they stay dry working in the wettest conditions

Push further north while the convoy of closed up vehicles continue south toward the park

The Grand Marshal this year is Mary Queen Catholic Church

City Council member Steve Rockey starts the elected official parade

City Council member Robert Griffon driving the classic mustang

Our US Rep, Randy Weber wisely stays under the umbrella

State Senator and FHS Class of '78 Larry Taylor

State Rep Dr Greg Bonnen rolls in the newer red mustang

JP Kathleen McCumber puts some miles on a brand new mustang convertible

Gymnastics groups are done trying to cartwheel in rainy conditions

The Fwood Drainage District has come into additional funds lately

AA Gymnastics & Dance group perform with umbrellas this year

Annual pickup truck raffle prizes roll together with TexEx Bay Area Prez Robert driving the 3rd & final truck

The Galloway School is quite familiar with heavy rain especially since last August

Three hardy wranglerettes represent the 2018 National Champion squad

Fire worries are way down today so here come the trucks!

Is that a M48 Patton tank or a Dodge Charger?

Decorated and dedicated bicycle squad soldier on despite the rain

EMS and Fire trucks add to the color and sound of the parade at Stones Throw Center

The classics stay home today but ten new corvettes brave the high water parade route

No sweat for the high water rescue trucks in this deluge

Ms South Central Agency International wishes all a happy 4th!

A series of blatant business advertising are still willing to sit in the pouring rain to make a sale

Two Chevy SSR's brave the inclement weather to represent the US

Only Cub Scout Troop 445 brave the weather today

Best Shot Gun Range is Fwood Strong!

Our only classic car of the day, 1962 Ford Fairlane 500

Advertises for Floyd's Cajun Seafood Jambalaya and Boudin

Hometown Heros keep Fwood Strong and bouyant

The parade steering committee 4 wheelers signal the end of the parade

And the trailing police cars make it official

Start walking back to Castlewood through Stones Throw Center

Catch up with the parade steering committee at Clearview Ave

The popular and tough to snag viewing spot at Sonic was a little easier to acquire this year

Take to the street after Sonic and catch up Hometown Heros boat

Give up on catching the Ford Fairlane before reaching Castlewood

Our usual viewing spot at Castlewood was only one row deep for 2018 and none of the neighbors were visible

Found a great parking spot at 10:10am this year

Erin skips the waterlogged park & enjoys softserve at Dairy Queen instead