and the fun begins

There are two times in the year when Colon gets 'busy'. It's the 4th of July and Magic Week (first week in August). We get a lot of tourists from Chicago during those two times who stay in rentals or their second homes around the lake.

Tonight was the kickoff to the 4th of July weekend. There is always a flotilla boat parade around the lake which is neat to watch. This year we "borrowed" our across the street neighbor's dock for boat parade watching.

And tonight at 10:00 all the people who live around the lake will be lighting off flares they were given. I hope to sneak out to see this because I haven't before.

On tomorrow's agenda is the 11:00 parade followed by the midway activities. This includes our annual silent auction which raises money for the wrestling program. And of course the evening fireworks.

It's time for me to delete some pictures and charge the camera batteries. Happy 4th of July!!!

This was Bennett's favorite.