We spent the 4th of July at Fun Valley this year. There were lots of things to do.
The day started out with a parade through the campground. Anyone who wanted to be in it could be in it. We heard music from the Wild Rose Band (pictured playing their music on a truck) . One float carried a member of our service (pictured with Uncle Sam).
The Fun Valley fire truck made it's appearance and sprayed water everwhere from it's hose. I don't know how old the truck is, but it's very old! Elvis made an appearance (played by Fun Valley resident, Wes) and sang a few songs too.
What's a parade without horses? The Fun Valley horses ended the parade, but where are the pooper scoopers??????
The next event of the day was the Homemade Boat Race Down the River. About 150 kids made boats. The race started at the bridge on the west side of the campground. At the gun shot, they threw their boats into the river and everyone ran down the river's edge to the finish line to see which boat got to the finish line first. (east side of the campground). It was about a 1.5 mile race. Kids were lined up in the river (brrrrrr it's cold) to catch boats (see picture). Some boats may end up in the Gulf of Mexico!!!!!!!!
The evening ended with a BBQ diner and Street Dance. Dance Music of the Scott Sound Systems entertained outside the dining hall. Bruce and Mark DJed the music heard all over the park. Fun was had by all. Many danced (see Joni line dancing) and some just sat around and listened to the music.
We enjoyed a steak diner at our campsite with our neighbors - Mark, Sherry, Troy and Linda.
The day ended with fireworks in South Fork - a town about 5 miles from the park.