There are a lot of things to love about the Fourth of July -- but my favorite? The parades! I love bands, marching Girl Scouts, decorated bicycles, clowns, drill teams, old cars, trained horses -- every bit of it. I was always the lady decked out in red-white-and-blue and an oversized hat, sitting in a lawn chair with a big drink, waving a flag. Parades are a real chance for all of us to come together to celebrate the country we have built. This year I'll be out of my chair and marching in several parades across Massachusetts, celebrating the joy of a parade in a whole new way. Happy Fourth of July to you and your loved ones!
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