Flag Day 2022

Sometime in early spring,  Little One learned about Flag Day.  Not from me, mind you, probably from youtube.  She's always been very patriotic and her searches include various renditions of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.  Plus, she always keeps a couple of flags handy, no matter what time of year.  So, I am certain, she came upon Flag Day on the internet.

Little One immediately ran with the idea of this holiday and over the next few months worked her way to asking for a Flag Day Parade.  She was adamant, so we organized it by inviting our neighborhood friends to show off their patriotism with a parade on June 14 followed by some snacks at our house.  I wasn't sure how it would be received, but 15 kids and their families showed up to join Little One.  She was thrilled.

We had asked everyone to deck out strollers, bikes, selves... the crowd did not disappoint.

And it was great to spend some time together with neighbors who didn't mind reciting the Pledge of Allegiance a few times with Little One fearlessly leading the crowd.

Next up, our neighborhood Fourth of July block party.  Guess who's really excited for it?