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Peter · 06-29-2011, 06:46 AM

OK, time to share your 4th of July traditions at the lake. Since I've spent every single one of my 4th of July's at the lake (in the Tuftonboro area), I couldn't imagine missing one.

When I was a kid, my family used to enter a home made float in the Wolfeboro parade for several years. We'd usually make fun of some local hot topic at the time: Gypsy moths (got dressed up like Gypsy moths in garbage bags), Olympics (got dressed up like the Dream Team, PJs and pillows) and even pulled an outhouse through town when people were complaining about the lack of public restrooms. All planning for these ideas could not occur until the night before the parade. Great family fun and lots of laughs from the crowds. Even started a lawn chair brigade before the one that currently appears every year now.

Besides that, there is always a fun family BBQ with family and friends. Plus, many nights of watching local fireworks being shot off by neighbors and distant towns alike.

What are your fond memories?

06-29-2011, 06:46 AM	#1
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 69 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	4th of July traditions OK, time to share your 4th of July traditions at the lake. Since I've spent every single one of my 4th of July's at the lake (in the Tuftonboro area), I couldn't imagine missing one. When I was a kid, my family used to enter a home made float in the Wolfeboro parade for several years. We'd usually make fun of some local hot topic at the time: Gypsy moths (got dressed up like Gypsy moths in garbage bags), Olympics (got dressed up like the Dream Team, PJs and pillows) and even pulled an outhouse through town when people were complaining about the lack of public restrooms. All planning for these ideas could not occur until the night before the parade. Great family fun and lots of laughs from the crowds. Even started a lawn chair brigade before the one that currently appears every year now. Besides that, there is always a fun family BBQ with family and friends. Plus, many nights of watching local fireworks being shot off by neighbors and distant towns alike. What are your fond memories?