INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED ON THE RIVER WALK IN PUEBLO
The 4th of July is a Federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Thirteen colonies united as a new nation and became the United States of America. Independence Day is also considered “National Day” of the United States. It was actually on July 2, 1776, that Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declared that the United States was separated and independent from the rule of Great Britain. Each of the thirteen colonies had representatives who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Delaware: George Read, Caesar Rodney, and Thomas Mckean.
Pennsylvania: George Clymer, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, John Morton, Benjamin Rush, George Ross, James Smith, James Wilson, and George Taylor. Massachusetts: John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Robert Treat Paine, and Elbridge Gerry.
New Hampshire: Josiah Barlett, William Whipple, and Matthew Thornton.
Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins, and William Ellery.
New York: Lewis Morris, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, and William Floyd. Georgia: Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, amd George Walton.
Virginia: Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Carter Braxton, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Jefferson, George Wythe, and Thomas Nelson, Jr.
North Carolina: William Hooper, John Penn, and Joseph Hewes.
South Carolina: Edward Rutledge, Arthur Middleton, Thomas Lynch, Jr., and Thomas Heyward, Jr.
New Jersey: Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon.
Connecticut: Samuel Huntington, Roger Sherman, William Williams, and Oliver Wolcott.
Maryland: Charles Carroll, Samuel Chase, Thomas Stone, and William Paca.
Georgia: Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton.
It is an interesting fact that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence that served as United States Presidents, both died on the same day, July 4, 1826, which was the 50th Anniversary of Independence Day. Also, James Monroe, another founding father who was elected as President, died on July 4, 1831. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the U.S., was born on the 4th of July in 1872, and was the only President ever to be born on Independence Day.
On July 4th, people celebrate their patriotic commitment to our country’s independence with family gatherings, fireworks, BBQ’s, picnics, parades and often wear patriotic attire. This year, on July 4th, Pueblo celebrated our country's independence with an outstanding celebration on the Riverwalk.
Riverwalk on July 4.
The Pueblo Symphony provided entertaining music that included the military themes of the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force.
Pueblo Veteran Playing Taps
There was even a Five-gun Salute
Sergeant James Bueno, President of the Pueblo chapter Wounded Warriors,
gave a salute during taps.
Veteran was observed saluting during National Anthem
This woman shows respect during the National Anthem crossing her heart
Pueblo Police Officers Pedraza and Briggs
Pueblo Police Officers and numerous Security Officers were present. Fortunately,
the entire commencement proceeded without a single incident.
Security Officer Alex
There was music, food, military salutes, fireworks, and families and strangers
all having a glorious time in celebration of our country's independence.
Jan, one of many volunteers, assisted with ticket purchases
Amber greeted everyone with a smile
A view from behind the scenes of the funnel cake concession stand
Diane sported enthusiastic Patriotic attire
Anisia was learning Patriotism at an early age
Burnadette was just having a great time
Some people went all out with Patriotic attire,
even this young man's flip-flops had stars and stripes!
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This youngster knew all 13 states in the Union in 1776.
He will likely become a politician!
Even strangers enjoyed each other's company during the festivities.
Patriotic attire was seen coming and going
People were everywhere to watch the fireworks
There was standing room only at the Beer Garden
Good family memories were made on the 4th of July
Thanks to daddy, this little girl had the best view in the house
Connie Espinoza and Bobby Martinez took a "Selfie" with their kids.
BRING ON THE FIREWORKS!!
The reflections on the Arkansas River were breathtaking!
The weather was perfect, the food and drink were great, and everyone seemed
to have a fantastic time!
