This Land Is Your Land!
Every year for the past 30 years on a tiny little street called Neptune in the quaint, quiet, funky and laid back surfing colony of Leucadia, California hosts their totally community driven & non-permitted 4th of July Parade and Street party.
Folks in the parade join the many folks partying and BBQing along this 1.25 mile trek along with surfers, kids on bicycles and Mothers pushing baby buggies. It's truly a great tribute to heart felt traditions and true Americana
Lot’s of folks from our little community and even some folks from Tokyo, Japan joined in the high spirited festivities.
Leucadia, California is Perhaps the closest thing to Lahiena, Maui on this side of the Pacific.
Great times were had by all at our Annual Neptune Ave 4th of July parade in the quiet little surf colony of Leucadia, California.
Every year old Woodies and myriad classics line Neptune reminding us of the Rockwell days of old and filling the air with splendid nostalgia
This Land Is My Land!
Here marches Dick Rosenberger, Neptunes official Parade Coordinator.
My lovely Daughter, Janeene Lovell with two of my 8 beautiful Granddaughters, Daisy and Shaylee.
Gotta love those '57's
Just some folks sitting on the sidelines enjoying the parade. Of course what would a parade be without someone texting on their Cell.
Some surfers marching their way to the waves in a great 4th of July spirit!
Neptune's own "Unofficial Traffic Control Officer"
And what would a 4th of July parade be without some beautiful legs?
And here we have "JR", Leucadia's own "Unofficial Mayor"
My Son-In-Law, Shane Lovell piloting our Surf Cart with my lovely Granddaughter, Shaylee
Friends from Tokyo enjoying a great American BBQ'd Burger.
Lots of very creative and talented family, friends and neighbors filled the air with nostalgic aromas of
BBQ’d spare ribs, chicken and of course the age old American tradition, Manny, our resident Surfboard Shaper and gourmet BBQ'er chillen with a burger & brew.
Finally kicking back to a marshmellow roast with some fantastic family, great neighbors and friends from Perth, Austrailia and Tokyo
This Land Is Our Land!
Have A Wonderful Independence DAy and let us not forget what this great day truly stands for. God Bless You All & God Bless America!!
Hi John, terrific community that you have there...Always enjoy the area when we vacation in the San Diego area. Heading to La Jolla for a girls water polo event this weekend...Really looking forward to it.
Thanks Ron. My sons played H20 Polo as well. Some very good times and great memories. Have fun and good luck to your girls. Wave to us as you go by Dog Beach in Del Mar if you happen to be taking Coast Highway which I highly recommend. It's our local best kept secret. Usually a lot less traffic and much better scenerey. We'll be playing in our 32nd annual World Beach Bocce Ball Championship which is a fund raiser that has almost made a million dollars for the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad.
Those burger pics are too funny! You look so happy!
Love and light,
Laura
Aloha, Laura & Carole! Thank you and you have truly blessed us with your Feng Shui. My daughters will love you. Come visit us sometime! Mahalo.
Morning John -
Your title is great on this post and it sounds like you good folks had a great party on the 4th!
I hope you enjoy a good and productive day my friend and appreciate you stopping by my ABC Post today :)
John, likewise I thank you for your comment and can't wait to visit your beautiful state. We love Santa Fe
Wow John, you are selling it dude. This is a charming peek at your community and it certainly looks as if you all know how to celebrate the 4th of July!
Debb, thanks for your kind words. It is indeed a wonderful community and so understated and laid back. It's unique in that you could be surfing with a person who might be un-employed or a multi-millionaire. But whence in the waves all you're wearing is a bathing suit and riding a surfboard and the only thing that matters is that next wave.
This is a beautiful and FUN post John. You made everyone in America want too move! Me and Momma are on the way,
Come on down. Make it for the next 4th and you'll have the best ever! Love to have friends visit.