First of all HAPPY 4TH OF JULY  to all our friends in the US who are enjoying this wonderful weekend. While we broke away from Britain with a revolution which is celebrated this weekend, Canada celebrates its 144th birthday as a nation as well on the 1st of July.

 Our little town of Meaford, population 4,400

had its annual Canada Day celebration on  Friday.

The town hosted a small parade on a truly Chamber of Commerce weather day. It was 68 degrees, 30 percent humidity, and wonderfully clear. Above is the local Legion trouping the colors in front of the town hall.

And then for the Rotary guys in the crowd (Dad and Dave Hammond at least) ... this antique car's wheels have the Rotary International logo on them (cause you can't see it cause it's so dark, eh).

And the balance of the event which was the clown tractor and then the local biker club. There is a lot of volunteerism and pride here in a small town and it shows in the effort put forth to make this kind of event happen in this day and age.