the 4th in Breck

We spent this 4th of July in Breckenridge. We had spent the 4th 3 years ago in Frisco, about 8 miles away. Both fun, both different -- for one thing, a lot more horses in the Frisco parade.

However, Breckenridge had more people!!

Waiting for the parade



lots of Red, White and Blue


A very tall Uncle Sam ---
The MC behind him was from Brockton -- and even after 40 years of living in Breck, he sounded like he was from Dahchestah


 Anyone need a large rubber duck


Blue River Walkway turned into the Blue River WaterPark


























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