Talented Talkers Volunteer Time for 4th of July Parade
Last Updated on Tuesday, 6 July 2010 03:49 Written by mvarma Tuesday, 6 July 2010 09:25
The City of Lake Forest celebrated its 19th annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 3. rough Drafts Toastmasters Michael Varma and Lyle Wiedeman lent their talking talents as official parade announcers.
“The parade started promptly at 10:00 a.m. and ran smoothly,” said Varma. “There were some gaps in the procession – enough time for a few family-friendly Fourth of July trivia, jokes and riddles.”
Q: Did you hear the one about the Liberty Bell?
A: Yeah, it cracked me up!
Q: What did one flag say to the other flag?
A: Nothing. It just waved!
An estimated 7,000 residents lined the 1.5-mile parade route. The parade, whose theme was “All American Spirit,” featured more than 100 entries including marching bands and drill teams, girl and boy scouts, little league champions, senior citizens’ groups, history buffs, car clubs, civic leaders, horses, clowns, fire engines, Sherriff’s teams, and military service units. More than 10,000 viewers tuned in to the Cox Cable TV broadcast of the event.
“I really enjoyed the parade,” said Wiedeman. “Everyone – participants and spectators alike – embraced the parade theme and showed their American spirit.”
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