Our neighborhood came alive on the 4th as we all joined in the celebration. The annual 4th of July Kids Bicycle Parade on the Norhill esplanade was a vibrant display of our community spirit, with free watermelon, face painting, popsicles, and waterloos adding to the festive atmosphere.
Our newest board member, Dallas Jagneaux Boyle, and her husband, Travis Boyle, played a pivotal role in coordinating this first event in her new tenure as Director of Membership. Their dedication and hard work made this a successful event. We look forward to seeing more of their efforts in the upcoming months as they continue to bring new events to our neighborhood meetings. Stay tuned!
Our parade was led by a unique feature, a 1930 Ford Coupe, driven by Charles Philpott, a proud member of the Restorer Model A Ford Club of America. This vintage automobile, a cherished part of his family's history, has been in their possession for an impressive 65 years. To learn more about this vintage automobile, visit the July 4th newsletter in the WHCA Newsletter Archives.
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to parade pace setters Travis and Michael Graves, who led the parade behind Charles, with a celebratory flag runner to keep all the kiddos safe and behind the Ford Coupe. Their voluntary efforts and dedication made the event a success. They did a great job, so kudos to them for their run.
Our WHCA Constable Patrol Precinct 1 Deputies, Jacob Lemmons and Amanda Suggs, played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our little ones. Their diligent work in making sure the kiddos knew the safety rules before the start of the parade, and their continuous efforts during the event, made sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable ride.
Fourth of July
Proper Handling of the Flag of The United States of America /
Hello Neighbors,
My wife and I are both U.S. Army veterans and have noticed a wide range of displays of the United States of American flag in the neighborhood. Some displays are in accordance with proper flag etiquette and others are not. Everyone is free to do as they please, but for those interested in the proper etiquette, we thought we'd share a few of the key points:
On same staff: U.S. flag displayed at peak, above any other flag.
Grouped flags: U.S. flag goes to its own right; flags of other nations are flown at same height.
Illumination: it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
Half staff: on special days, the flag may be flown at half-staff. On Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised.
Never use the flag for decoration. Use bunting with the blue on top, then white, then red.
Do not let the flag touch the ground.
Do not fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.
Do not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.
Do not use the flag as clothing.
Do not store the flag where it can get dirty.
Do not use it as a cover.
Do not fasten it or tie it back. Always allow it to fall free.
Do not draw on, or otherwise mark the flag
Flag disposal: Please contact your local VFW Post or the WHCA for additional information [note: WHCA can feel free to forward to us and we're happy to assist with proper flag disposal]
Sources:
https://www.vfw.org/community/flag-etiquette
https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf
- Clayton Mealer, Woodland Heights Resident
Fourth of July Parade Cancelled! /
Morning All,
I have been up watching the radar and the forecasts for about an hour. Although the thunderstorms have been pushed back a little, the thunderstorm probability for the Woodland Heights is still very high... 79% by 9 AM, 94% by 10 AM and 98% by 11 AM. Given these numbers and risking err on the conservative side, I have decided to cancel the Fourth of July Parade. The last thing I want to do is put the folks in our neighborhood in any kind of danger.
- Harry McMahon, President, WHCA
Fourth of July Parade 2018 Status /
Given the impending inclement weather on the morning of the Fourth of July, we thought it important to notify the neighborhood on what will occur if there is inclement weather. Unfortunately, in the event of inclement weather, the parade is canceled. We will make the final go or no-go decision early in the morning of the Fourth and post that decision well before the scheduled start of the parade at 9 AM.
- Harry McMahon, President, WHCA
Annual 4th of July Celebration /
This 4th of July, join us and your neighbors at the Norhill Esplanade from 9am to 12 noon. Kids are encouraged to bring their decorated ride for the holiday parade! The fun will include the parade, snow cones, games and a bouncy house.
A family neighborhood event open to all, this 4th of July event is sponsored by the Woodland Heights Civic Association.
July 4th Parade /
Don't miss the Woodland Heights' annual July 4th parade at the Norhill esplanade. We will have snow cones, bouncy houses, awards for best decorated kids bike and stroller, face painting and other activities. It all start at 9 AM. We hope to see you there!
Fourth of July Parade /
We are all set for the 4th of July Parade at the Norhill Esplanade starting at 9 AM. Please bring your child’s favorite riding toy, bike or scooter to join in the parade. We will have two different snow cone trucks, coffee, tea and children’s activities. Remember that your voluntary membership to the Woodland Heights Civic Association allows for the WHCA to sponsor these events. We will look forward to seeing you all at the Norhill Esplanade on Norhill between Bayland and Euclid at 9 AM on July 4th.