4th of July parade

This morning we went down to the big Arlington Heights parade for the 4th.

We parked close to by the staging area of the parade so we got to walk close to a bunch a fire trucks and fire engines (Did you know there was a difference? I didn't!) Here are Patch and Ben learning what the difference is straight from the fireman. (An engine carries the water and the hoses. A truck carries the ladders.)

Madgie and Patch are here to help with, and play with, the new baby and Ben.

Ben couldn't be distracted long enough from the parade to take a picture.

The PablitoRun Blue Ribbon float award goes to the Arlington Height Public Library for their "Reading" Railroad with working steam, bells, and whistle.

Some people in the parade were even throwing LickIts!