In early America gunfire, cannon blasts and fireworks were common and started during the day and went long into the night along with many other festivities. Lets not loose sight of the things that are great about our country and make a lot of noise this 4th of July. How old is our country? We celebrate 245 years in 2021.

We are off to Bridgeport, California for their annual 4th of July celebration – a BIG EVENT for this little town. This is the beginning of a three week trip that includes a Renaissance Fair in Utah and family visits along the way.