5 Ways I Celebrated the 4th

The 4th is one of my favorite days of the year. Here's a look at how I spent my day!

1. I attended the 4th of July Parade that runs just a block away from my house. I got front row seats to the actions where the theme of the parade was "Glen Ellyn: Home of the Champions". I wasn't the only celeb in attendance however: a lot of state politicians marched in the parade (like the governor of Illinois!), a float with singing clowns and of course the football team of my Alma mater, which won 1st in state football this year. It made me real proud to be from Glen Ellyn!!

Parade side with Tom

2. Terrace time!! My house is known for having this really sick terrace/balcony right off my bedroom where my friends I and live during the summer. Pretty much after the parade we just camped out on the terrace and sunbathed and talk and laughed. The terrace shows off Glen Ellyn in a special way, because while you can see the Chicago skyline from the terrace, you can also see the stars at night. Perfect.

Terrace lovin with Mar and Ang

3. As per usual we then had a hankering for Asian food, so my friends and I had to leave the terrace to grab some Chinese/sushi. How patriotic! :)

4. Tradition in my town is to do the fireworks over the little itty bitty lake that sits right next to my high school. The whole town gathers around the lake on blankets and yard chairs, in the bleachers of the football stadium and on the deck of the little boathouse. It's so magical and is unique part of a Glen Ellyn 4th!

Bad picture but you get the idea!

5. I guess the over arching theme of my day was friends. After the fireworks at the lake we headed back to the terrace and watch all the amateur fireworks take off and spent the night just basking in love and patriotism.


A little late, but I hope you all had a great holiday!

Always,

Emily