Independence Day

Hi everyone,

Last week the USA celebrated their independence from the British on the 4^th of July, and so did we – it was the Independence Day Weekend. Everyone enjoyed the holiday and a lot of people used the long weekend to go on vacation. Since Detroit is very close to Canada with their Independence Day on July 1, a joint festivity and fireworks were organized by both cities on June 27. The fireworks display was extremely elaborated even with the colors of the Star-Spangled Banner (the American flag) and attracted a huge crowd.

Additionally, parades were arranged all over the United States. For us, it was quite extraordinary. First of all, we saw American flags and its colors red, white and blue everywhere. People wore shirts, dresses, scarves, hats and jewelry like necklaces starring the Star-Spangled Banner. Usually police cars and marching bands kicked off the parades, followed by different kind of groups. Examples are firefighters with their trucks, equestrian riders, construction vehicles, ambulances, tractors with trailers playing music and people throwing candy. For us it looked a little like carnival.

Marie spent most of the weekend boating on Lake St. Clair. The weather was perfect for being outside on the water and also for jet-skiing.

Florian spent the weekend on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the northern part of the state. It was a great experience in a very remote location. Among other stuff, he saw the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, went hiking in the Tahquamenon Falls State Park and watched a parade in Newberry.

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