Lutz, Florida is a small town, but they show their pride in American Independence in a big way. This 4th of July celebration held at the historic Lutz rail station had it all – booths of local vendors showcasing local crafts, great food, and games for kids big and small. There were also booths for local groups such as the Lutz Patriots that put together cards, letters, and care packages full of all kinds of items that are sent to our troops to let them know the folks back home support and appreciate their service on this day we celebrate our Freedom – Freedom that they, and those before them have guaranteed by their service. The Lutz Patriots (www.lutzpatriots.org) put these packages together and cover the mailing costs out of private donations – they can use all the help they can get, contact them, or groups like them to help out. Thousands of people lined up along the street to watch the parade that wound from Oscar Cooler park to end up at the reviewing stands at the Lutz Volunteer Fire Dept. There were 76 floats and groups that marched in the Parade, including boy/girl scout groups, local businesses, old military vehicles, local civic groups, as well as fire trucks old and new. The parade ended at the old Lutz Rail Station where awards for the best floats in several categories were announced, and the new Guv`na of Lutz, Kevin Wright, was sworn in. See our website – www.starznbarz.com for full photo coverage of this event.
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- The Lutz Patriots, supporting our troops every day. www.lutzpatriots.org
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- Lance Hodge, USMC marches in the parade to cheers from the spectators
This article appears in Jun 30 – Jul 6, 2011.