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Edmonds Kind of 4th

Edmonds Kind of 4th

The annual “Edmonds Kind of 4th” Parade returns this year and with it the VFW/American Legion picnic/barbecue following. Transportation will be available for veterans who are unable to walk the parade route and we are looking for a big turnout for this event. 

We will meet at 6th & Bell in downtown Edmonds at 11:30am to form up for the parade which starts at 12:00 noon. The parade follows its usual route through downtown Edmonds. We will again hand out small flags along the way. 

Following the parade, at 1:00pm we will gather at the Legion Hall for our picnic. The Posts will provide hot dogs and hamburgers, and we ask members attending to bring a side dish/potluck item to share. 

Please notify Commander Carl of what you will provide for the picnic, so we know what to expect. ([email protected].) Hopefully, many of you will have signed up at the Post meeting on Wednesday June 15. 

Edmonds Kind of 4th

Following are items needed: 

  • Fried Chicken 25 Cheese 69 slices 
  • Sliced & diced onions enough for 60 burgers 
  • Tomatoes, lettuce enough for 60 burgers 
  • Catsup, mustard, relish & mayo 1 large container of each 
  • Pickles 
  • Green Salads w/dressing x4 to serve 10 ea 
  • Potato Salad x4 to serve 10 ea 
  • Ice 4 bags 
  • Chips x2 2 large bags 
  • Cookies 
  • Pies 
  • Regular Coke/Pepsi/ Dr Pepper 2 doz 
  • Napkins 100 
  • Plastic spoons, knives, forks 100 
  • Paper Plates 100

Legion/ VFW Joint Picnic/Barbecue

4th of JulyOur Independence Day celebrations didn’t stop at the end of the parade route. Immediately following the parade, VFW & Legion members and their families gathered at the Legion hall for our annual joint picnic/barbecue, where some great food, beverages and camaraderie were enjoyed by all.

Many thanks to our valiant cooks and other volunteers for providing us all with a great afternoon. Jim Traner, along with Carl Kurfess and Carl’s brother manned the barbecue. Terry Traner, Jay Abel, Karen Peterson and Beckie Murdoch were our set up and cleaning crew. Jo Boyett and Valerie Ehlers took care of decorations. Great job folks!

Legion/ VFW Joint Picnic/Barbecue

4th of July Parade

Believe it or not, the 4th of July is here again. As in the past, we will be forming up at 6th and Main at 1130 hours and stepping off at 1200. For those of you who haven’t attended the parade, if you wish to park anywhere close to the rally point, you’ll need to be there by 1030 at the latest. We will have the American Legion Hall open so you can have a seat there if you arrive early. This year we will have 4 Jeeps (hopefully) and 3 Humvees so there should be room for all those who wish to ride. The route is .9 miles so a lot of us will walk. Unlike prior years, our annual picnic will be the following day, July 5th. We found that it was too difficult to navigate across town when 10,000 people were leaving at the same time. For those of you who haven’t participated in the past, I would urge you to do so, The crowd loves the veterans and we love the crowd. Be sure to bring your cover.