Early Fourth of July morning I went walking through our colonial style garden gathering herbs to make fresh sachets. It is very peaceful and well kept thanks to the North Country Garden Club, and in the cooler hours of the morning it is a place to enjoy a little nature and breathe in the fragrant lavender and honeysuckle. I knew the peacefulness would soon segue into laughter and comradery.
The lineup for the parade was 10 a.m. and the marching began at 10:30. Being that this was the first parade I personally marched in I felt a little nervous, but the community came out to support us and once the cheering began the butterflies disappeared. Immediately following the conclusion of the parade the Oyster Bay Historical Society held our Ice Cream Social in the back yard and garden.
I’m sure the complimentary homemade ice cream was quite the incentive on such a warm day, but as the afternoon rolled on, it was clear that people may have come for some tea or lemonade, but stayed to chat with their neighbors and friends, and play a little bean bag toss.The staff has had a lot of good suggestions for a bigger and better event next year. We are all looking forward to extending this event for many 4ths to come! ~N. Menchise
Photographs courtesy of the Oyster Bay Historical Society.
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