It occurred to me, as I was watching the Murray City 4th of July parade, that I was watching something uniquely American. It is a quintessentially American way of celebrating our communities, country, history, traditions and, most importantly, the people of all stripes who truly make America great.
All over the U.S. there are 4th of July parades, as well as founder’s day parades, parades of support and celebration for winning sports teams, parades supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ community, parades celebrating returning servicemen and women, etc.
The best of these parades include and celebrate everyone in the community, regardless of their ethnic origins, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or political affiliation.