Memorial Villages' Fourth of July Parade 2021

By Abby Cowan, Contributing writer and Aidan Blackwell, Contributing writer | July 5, 2021

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Kristen Parks, Kristen Davis, Walker Ormsby, Emily Parks, RW Davis, Genivie Davis, and Colton Parks rode through the streets in their most festive accessories during the Memorial Villages' 2021 parade. (Photo: Abby Cowan)
Rosemary Ruelas, Lauren Gibson, Mercedes Bujanos, and Delilah Aragon just before the start of the parade. (Photo: Abby Cowan)
Ozcel Reyna, Tim Engels, Susan Grass, Jonathan Lu, Meredith Bullock, Abby Engels, and Alicia, Bella, and Gama Escarpilla paraded through the streets on a decorative float. (Photo: Abby Cowan)
Memorial Village Police Department officer Larry Boggus gives a thumbs-up at the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)
Harry Pang and Emerson Chao enjoy dressing in patriotic colors to watch the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)
Of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars Post 8790, Armed Forces veterans Hilario Meza Jr., Eddie Oliver, Chris Mandia, RG Ruelas, Kendall Peterson, and Jenna Boom joined the parade. (Photo: Abby Cowan)
Carolina and Diggs Gully, Jr. wave their American flags with dad Diggs Gully. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)
Jordan Transon, Tom Burgess, Jack Loh, and Tim Transon brought an American flag to show their Independence day spirit. (Photo: Abby Cowan)
Caroline and West Jinks along with Dapper the dog ride in the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)
Scout Jonathan Morin is all smiles at the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)
Kendall Peterson sports a Captain America jersey. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)
CJ Carbone, Bridget Adams, Evie Adams, Debbie Adams, and Jim Adams passed out lollipops to parade spectators from their vehicle. (Photo: Abby Cowan)
Keri and Trey Macaluso participated in the parade with star spangled flags trailing behind them. (Photo: Abby Cowan)
Lacey, Parker, Camryn, and Ted Carey paraded in a red convertible complete with miniature American flags.

Not a day too late! Memorial Villages Independence Festival Parade took its course this year on Mon., July 5. A fun run and children’s bike ride led the festivities followed by an incredibly patriotic lineup of vehicles. The parade was led by the Village Fire Department, followed by Village officials, resident vehicles, and police departments. The parade, which ended front of St. Francis/Ecclesia Church, had no shortage of red, white, and blue. The neighborhood gathered together to catch candy, ride bikes, and celebrate our independence.

Fortunately, the parade dodged the rain, which led to a beautiful morning.

After the long-awaited weekend, it’s safe to say that Buzz neighborhoods celebrated this holiday the right way. Happy Fourth of July, Memorial Villages!

Kristen Parks, Kristen Davis, Walker Ormsby, Emily Parks, RW Davis, Genivie Davis, and Colton Parks rode through the streets in their most festive accessories during the Memorial Villages' 2021 parade. (Photo: Abby Cowan)

Rosemary Ruelas, Lauren Gibson, Mercedes Bujanos, Delilah Aragon,

Rosemary Ruelas, Lauren Gibson, Mercedes Bujanos, and Delilah Aragon just before the start of the parade. (Photo: Abby Cowan)

Ozcel Reyna, Tim Engels, Susan Grass, Jonathan Lu, Meredith Bullock, Abby Engels, and Alicia, Bella, and Gama Escarpilla paraded through the streets on a decorative float. (Photo: Abby Cowan)

Memorial Village Police Department officer Larry Boggus gives a thumbs-up at the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)

Harry Pang and Emerson Chao enjoy dressing in patriotic colors to watch the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)

Of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars Post 8790, Armed Forces veterans Hilario Meza Jr., Eddie Oliver, Chris Mandia, RG Ruelas, Kendall Peterson, and Jenna Boom joined the parade. (Photo: Abby Cowan)

Carolina and Diggs Gully, Jr. wave their American flags with dad Diggs Gully. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)

Jordan Transon, Tom Burgess, Jack Loh, Tim Transon,

Jordan Transon, Tom Burgess, Jack Loh, and Tim Transon brought an American flag to show their Independence day spirit. (Photo: Abby Cowan)

Caroline and West Jinks along with Dapper the dog ride in the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)

Scout Jonathan Morin is all smiles at the parade. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)

Kendall Peterson sports a Captain America jersey. (Photo: Aidan Blackwell)

CJ Carbone, Bridget Adams, Evie Adams, Debbie Adams, and Jim Adams passed out lollipops to parade spectators from their vehicle. (Photo: Abby Cowan)