4th of July Parade in our tiny, red Iowa town

[Bettie]

part of a bright red county.

We drive the County Democratic Party float in most county parades during the summer. Well, DH does and I watch for people who leap in front of the truck, which happens more often than seems normal, but I digress.

A. Saw a LOT more not-white faces in the crowd.

B. Three separate instances of cheers.

C. No Boos, which is unusual; also no Trump or any Republican hats/shirts, etc. which is VERY unusual.

Doesn't mean we're turning blue, but it was good.

Today's parade was in the town we live in.

[CurtEastPoint]

1. what does the float represent? Cheers for you? Good!

[Bettie]

2. The Benton County Democrats

Oops, meant to put that in the main message!

Last time we drove (DH had bypass surgery last summer,, so it was the year before) we got boos and there was tons of Trump gear in the audience.

[progressoid]

3. I went to my parents which is a very red town.

Also a lot of people of color which was unheard of 15 years ago.

No political people in the parade.

Also, the two Trump flags I saw there a few months ago were GONE (although I did see a huge Trump 2020 sign in someone's garage)

[Bettie]

4. I think we're going to do well in the next election

IF we work for it.

And we have to, because losing the White House would be a disaster for every living thing in this country.

[SouthernDem4ever]

15. Even for the idiots that keep voting for magat candidates

who are too ignorant to know they keep hurting themselves in the process. They just love chaos, no matter who gets hurt.

[CrispyQ]

5. I know people that's anecdotal, but it's still good to hear.

I have a rabid rw cousin who I unfriended after his defense & worship of Kyle Rittenhouse. Lots of his friends/acquaintances liked his posts back in 2020, 8-12 wasn't unusual, but when I looked recently it's down to 0-2 at most. He's total cult45.

A spoof float would be fun, with someone dressed up as Trump with stacks of bankers boxes beside him, one open with him tossing out documents as the float drives down Main Street. The docs could be flyers/coupons for local businesses. LOL

[NJCher]

9. "Classified" Coupons!

On the float it would be fun to have a toilet and the TFG lookalike stuffing documents down it and pretending to flush.

[DBoon]

18. idea for the Pasadena (CA) Doo-Dah Parade!

[rsdsharp]

6. I my town, the parade stages right in front of our daughter's house.

This morning the Republicans, with Mike Pence, were right. . . there. My 17 year old trans granddaughter grabbed a rainbow 🌈 flag and waived it at them/him. I’m very proud! 😄

[progressoid]

17. Good for her!

You should be proud.



Vaguely related story... About 5 years ago, I was walking with some friends in the local pride parade and the best sign I saw wasn't actually in the parade. It was being held by someone watching the parade. It read, "Mike Pence Blocked Me on Grinder"

[MOMFUDSKI]

7. A lack of red hats

is the best news I have heard today. Thanks

[IA8IT]

8. Best News on the Internet!!!!

Hope For Iowa

[Backseat Driver]

10. We had a 7-year old child severely injured along the parade route this A.M.

She jumped off a float and a vehicle then hit her - it caused a brief halt and a route detour of those in the parade following along behind.

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/hilliard-fourth-of-july-parade-crash-young-girl-injured/530-4b5fec8a-6039-4e28-b783-86cb258254d2

[moreland01]

12. Fort Collins, Colorado

Our 4th parade is always pretty dull. Mostly businesses advertising their stuff (tree trimming trucks), city vehicles (street sweepers, etc.), etc. No marching bands, floats, dance troups, Shriners or clowns

The Democratic Party walked by with their candidates for November's municipal election. Lots of cheering and clapping. Same with the MOMs Demand group. The Republican Party walked with their MAGA shirts. Nobody clapped or cheered. Most (like my group) turned their backs to them.

[70sEraVet]

13. Those who have become disillusioned with trump wont flock to the polls to vote for Biden

but they may not flock to the polls at all.
They dont seem to be eager to embrace the other Repub candidates.

[barbtries]

14. i love these anecdotes.

fuck the media - I'm telling you his base is coming back to consciousness. at least a lot of them. Happy 4th!

[SouthernDem4ever]

16. you tease!

It will be nice if that's true but I don't see it yet.