More Photos! Residents Save Their Spots for July 4th Parade

   Some more July 4^th fun! Last night’s winds and severe thunderstorm caused some disarray along the parade route. Here are some more photos (compliments of my wonderful hubby who went out early this morning to take them) of how things look along the parade route today.

   This small-town tradition of staking a spot two weeks in advance of the parade inspired a scene in my story, LOVE DELIVERED.

Uh oh...last night's winds caused some chairs to
rearrange themselves.

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Stake Your Spot Early For July 4th Parade!

   When I set my summer love story, LOVE DELIVERED, in a small town, I knew it had to have a July 4^th scene. In my hometown of Catonsville, MD, the parade is such a big deal, that people actually stake their spots along the 1.1-mile route two weeks in advance.

   Some people didn't believe that residents would set out chairs that far in advance. I have proof! 

   These next few days, I’ll be posting pics sent from Catonsville residents, about the growing lineup of chairs. Here are the first two photos. Enjoy! Remember to send your photos to joya@joyafields.com

Thanks to Debbie Hardee Kingsbury whose brother-in-law took this photo. We spotted "Shirley" yesterday around 5 p.m. but ten minutes later, she was gone. Have you seen "Shirley?"

Thanks to Erica F. for this photo of someone who wants to be in the swing of things while they watch the parade. (Note the yellow "caution" tape. Another way to stake your spot.)

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