Red, White, and Blue Festival On Tap

If your heart pumps to the rhythm of the Star Spangled Banner, I have some great news.
Come November, we’ll have another patriotic reason to celebrate.
Nope, I am not referring to the upcoming presidential election, although I do tap out my choices in a red, white and blue rhythm every time I vote.
Instead, I am thinking of an event that promises to unite us just in time for Veteran’s Day which happens to fall a few days after the election this year. Perfect timing.
Can I get an “Amen!” on the idea of Americans uniting to honor veterans?
The Red, White and Blue Festival, planned by a committee of Bullard citizens and the Chamber of Commerce, is already shaping up to be lots of fun for the whole family.
Events in the works include:
-A patriotic ceremony honoring Vets,
-A famous musical guest Star,
-A Talent Search,
-A Carnival,
-Venders selling arts, crafts, and lots of food,
-Crowning of “Miss Red, White and Blue,”
-An antique tractor show,
-Antique cars,
-Miniature horse show,
-A street dance,
-A parade, with horses, bands, drill teams, you name it,
And lots and lots of live music from Wednesday through Saturday as musicians from all over East Texas compete for a chance to record a sound track.
All this happens November 5-8, 2008 in downtown Bullard, Texas.
Don’t it just make ya want to stand up and salute!
If you happen to see Larry Morgan or Teresa Adams around town, ask ‘em how you can lend a hand. There’s plenty of jobs to go around.
If you happen to see any of our Vets, tell ‘em we’re proud of them and we can’t wait to celebrate our freedom in their honor come November.
Cathy Primer Krafve, aka Checklist Charlie, writes with a Texas twang. Comments are invited at cathykrafve@gmail.com or http://checklistcharlie.blogspot.com.