Granby Colorado may not have the funds of large cities for impressive parades, but they make up for it in creativity. Every local business came out with their hand decorated float, filled with their local folks dressed in the Stars and Stripes. The plumbing company, the electric company, the trash company, and all the emergency vehicles were decorated in their finest and driven by those who provide so much for those of us who depend on them.

This is small town America at her finest. I’m proud to be a part of these hardworking folks from middle America, who enjoy the beauty of nature surrounding them. From the breathtaking Rocky Mountains to the elk, moose, and deer that inhabit this beautiful place. This is where you will find the silent majority who are quiet until it comes time to take a stand.

Then came the ATVs so common to the Rockies. There were a few wild animals indigenous to Granby only:). Santa even came to toss candy to the kiddos.

For the grand finale, along came two F16s from the Air Force Academy taking our breath away as they thundered overhead. All the while our finest trick horse riders from the Granby Rodeo gave a performance we will not forget. I feel very blessed today to be part of this community and America too 🇺🇸