A summer sunrise seen from Filucy Bay. Photo: Richard Hildahl
The Tritt family shows off their patriotic (and jeep) pride at the Home parade July 4. Photo: Kathy Bauer
Taylor Bay hosts its own parade July 4, giving locals a chance to shine up their golf carts. Photo: Don Tjossem, KP News
But style counts as much as the vehicle at the Home parade too. Photo: Shaun O’Berry
Max Mcloughlin “catches” a water balloon during the KP Parks Fourth of July hot dog social at Volunteer Park. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
A kingfisher grabs a meal one clear KP evening. Photo: Daniel Jackson
Warm temperatures and low tides mean it’s also geoduck season on the KP, as these clam diggers demonstrate near Devil’s Head. Photo: Don Tjossem, KP News
The Filucy Bay Marching band enthralled parade-watchers with their trademark nonmusical stylings at the 20+ annual Fourth of July parade in Home. The parade has the distinction of being the oldest, longest and easiest to join on the KP, according to locals. “I just wanted to ride my bike down to watch it,” said one 9-year-old participant, “and then I was in it.” The parade route along Von Geldern Cove ended at the A Street terminus, where the road was blocked by volunteers grilling pancakes and sausage for all parading patriots. Photo: Shaun O’Berry
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