Not to brag but NBC’s Today Show recognizes Lake Tahoe’s Lights on the Lake Fireworks display as one of the country’s top Fourth of July weekend Celebrations.

I absolutely LOVE fireworks. We arrived early to not only get a great spot to watch the extravaganza but also to witness an incredible sunset.

In addition, our show is ranked by the American Pyrotechnics Association as one of the top five Fourth of July fireworks displays in the country. It did not disappoint!

We began our Nation's 250th as many in America did... with a hometown parade!

"Celebrate a historic milestone at the 4th of July Parade in South Lake Tahoe as we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. This year's parade honors the nation's path from its founding to today, highlighting the people, moments, and values that continue to shape our country."

I love this annual tradition.
While I don't attend meetings, I am a card carrying Daughter of the American Revolution.

I'm not sure how a German car says "America" but since this was my college car, I have a special attachment to VW Things!

And it is always fun to see Smokey Bear!

Cash Only Band, playing Lee Greenwood's I'm Proud to Be American made me emotional.

I absolutely loved the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's Travel Through History float.



Only in South Lake Tahoe do you see a snowplow getting cheers from the crowd.
Hysterical!
It's always a highlight to run into friends. Cyndi's biking gang is always a delight.


Okay, this was the most impressive... One huge tow truck towing six additional tow trucks towing one another. It garnered WOWs.


The afternoon was spent conducting our own neighborhood parade. There were at least 30 of us wishing all a "Happy Independence Day!"

What an amazing start to our amazing day!

Today offered two very different styles of shopping opportunities for me.

The 38,000 sq. ft. store is designed to meet the needs of residents and visitors, offering the largest selection of in‑house cut fruit and vegetables in the market, a full‑service butcher block and seafood counter, in‑house sushi, an expanded service deli with grab‑and‑go options, a bakery with custom cake decorating and a broad selection of locally-sourced produce – including prepared items like fruit parfaits, guacamole and salsa. The store also features same‑day delivery and curbside pickup, with branded parking spots and clear way-finding for online order retrieval.
I had a great time meandering up and down the aisles. What was the big deal for me? Our grandchildren eat healthily. When splurging for a special BBQ occasion, like Independence Day, the hot dogs have to be very specific. I scored on these Nathan's Grass-Fed Beef Franks. "Made with 100% Grass-Fed Beef with 6g of protein per serving. Uncured beef franks with no preservatives, fillers, or by-products. No Corn Syrup, Artificial Flavors or Colors. No nitrites or nitrates added (except those naturally occurring in cultured celery juice). Each pack was only 99¢.


I spent the conclusion of my day at the Meyers Mountain Market, a CA Certified Farmers Market located in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesdays from 3pm - 7:30pm.

I was there to volunteer for the Friends of the Library booth but also to shop! What a great kickoff to July. Let the summer fun begin...