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