Parade, other events set to highlight the Fourth of July in Norfolk

Thompson: It’s the Fourth of July

It starts early, on Hanson Ranch Road. A bunch of us gather in front of the Tivoli Lodge, telling stories. Some of us wear uniforms: white uniforms, blue uniforms, or red, white and blue uniforms. Camouflage outfits, OD greens, hats, dark glasses, bandoleers, flags, lots of flags, decorations, and a garrison cap or two. But there’s no smoking, no spitting, and no cussing, like in the old days. No, we’ve been civilized, even the Marines.  It’s th…

Parade, other events set to highlight the Fourth of July in Norfolk

The Norfolk Oddfellows are set to host their 51st annual Fourth of July parade, a fun event to celebrate the birth of the United States.

4 for the Fourth

The Eastside is brimming with Fourth of July events. Here are a few we’re looking forward to.

Fourth of July set to be a hit

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