Slice of Life 'Fireworks'

The prompt from Texasblu is to write about our family stories of celebrating our countries freedom. Click here if you would like to join.
When I was a little girl, we would go into my aunt's house that was two blocks from the court house as a family gathering.  In the late evening, we would take a blanket and walk over to the court house lawn, find a good spot and sit down to await the evening fireworks.  Funny, it was understood that the Fourth of July was a special day, but I don't remember anyone ever talking about it.  My dad and most of my uncles fought in World War II, so they were always quick to stand up and salute the flag and put their hands over their hearts when the national anthem was played.  I guess that is where I began to learn respect for my country.
Back to the fireworks, it was much different from the fireworks of today.  There were some that were bursting in the air, some cannon booms, but it was the finale we all waited for.  It was actually on a stand.  It must have been some kind of sparklers, because it was the American flag sparkling.  The "Star Spangled Banner" was played by the High School Band.  I remember the excitement and the people clapping.  It would have been something like this from glitter works.  
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To this day, I still like to watch the fireworks with music being played in the background.  I have been known to find a station playing patriotic music on the car radio, and watch the fireworks from the car.

Comments

Lori E said…
Even though I am a Canadian I remember when I was about 5 years old and we still lived in Windsor, Ontario.
We would go down to the banks of the Detroit River and watch the fireworks from across the water.
Of course I had no idea why they were going off.
Happy 4th to you.
Unknown said…
We used to watch the fireworks, too. A tradition that has not changed much over the years.
I love than picture of you Mom. I sure do look alot like you. Even in my younger pictures ;)
Pirate Princess said…
The prompt was fireworks, so that it would include all countries.
Pirate Princess said…
Oops - I wasn't done commenting - crazy laptop.

One yr you've got to come out here for the 4th - Idaho Fall's show is 2nd only to Pennsylvania in the whole USA when it comes to fireworks displays - look it up - The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks show. You know those finales? Imagine all 30 - 45 min being like that, finished off with so many in the air it looks like daytime. You really get the feel for "bombs bursting in air."
chitra said…
Happy July 4th. for all. Loved that snap .
Elizabeth said…
I love the spirit that surrounds the 4th... the music and fireworks and such.

What lovely memories of your 4th of July tradition growing up.