Found these little girls waiting for the Independence Day Parade to start in Crystal Lake. So much red, while and blue. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Independence Day
I was tied down in Crystal Lake, so had to rely on others to provide photos of the Wonder Lake Independence Day Parade on Saturday. The McHenry County Young Republicans has a float containing an elephant. State Rep. candidate Steve … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks brought his supporters to Crystal Lake for the July 3rd Independence Day Parade. It was the first time I have seen him in this parade. His State Rep. district contains precious little, if any, of Crystal … Continue reading
For the second time I can remember, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White drove the van for his Jesse White Tumblers at Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade. When the Tumblers came down Dole Avenue toward the First United Methodist … Continue reading
Part 5 of political aspects of the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade. Here’s one with a political message from the Environmental Defenders: Next, came marchers for the new FoodShed Co-op. This group is trying to start a locally-based grocery store. … Continue reading
A continuation of Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade entries with a political tinge. The next entry with a political message was the one for Parents Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Catholic Parents marched with the group. The next entry with … Continue reading
We continue today looking at things political in Crystal Lake’s July 4th Parade–held on July 5th. McHenry County Board member Donna Kurtz rode on her Kurtzmobile. Her mother, former State Rep. and now District 155 High School Board member Rosemary … Continue reading
Readers know that my primary reason for attending parades is to look out for political implications. But what gave me the biggest kick was the Crystal Lake Strikers playing “Wipe Out” in front of the First United Methodist Church. There … Continue reading
This is where our country began. Independence Hall. Even though they had a weather vane, the Founding Fathers didn’t try to see which way the wind was blowing. They didn’t create our country by taking polls. Had they done that, … Continue reading
I mailed the complaint last week and the McHenry County Ethics Commission will hold its hearing next Thursday: The ETHICS COMMISSION has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. to conduct a hearing to determine sufficiency … Continue reading
A statewide official, two congressmen, one county official, three candidates for McHenry County Sheriff, three County Board members and Crystal Lake City Council members were spotted at Sunday’s 4th of July Parade. I spotted signs for two state legislators, but … Continue reading
Next was a convertible with Dianne and Rusty Ayers. But, then, this last entry in Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade made me smile. It was members of the McHenry County Defenders, aka, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, with carrying … Continue reading
When Jason McLeod died last last year while fighting for our freedom, the entire town of Crystal Lake took note. Businesses up and down Route 14 carried messages of condolence which you can see here. Cassidy Tire even put up … Continue reading
Saturday, the Patriots United Crystal Lake Independence Day float was finished. Ready to fly onto the parade route was the symbol of our country, the American Eagle. Mary Alger and her crew did a splendid job. The parade goes down … Continue reading
As the Wonder Lake Independence Day Parade was taking place, TEA Party supporters were rallying on Route 14 in Crystal Lake. There were flags galore. And signs showing dissatisfaction with the current state of national affairs. One brought it down … Continue reading
Some candidates took some heat for campaigning at Memorial Day parades, but anyone wanting to be critical of politicians touting themselves at Independence Day parades needs a remedial history lesson. The first candidate to send me a photo was Mike … Continue reading
July 4th will see another Tea Party in Crystal Lake Crystal Lake will have another TEA Party demonstration on July 4th from 1-3. Since Crystal Lake’s parade is Monday, July 5rh, at 1, that won’t be a conflict. It will … Continue reading