A Cottagewood 4th this Saturday

The 4th of July celebration at the Historic Cottagewood General store begins at 9:30am. I have had a heads-up, there are orange detour signs in front of my house. After 10-no exit. Saturday morning the streets will be lined with more parked cars than any other day of the year. Little kids, and big ones, will be riding decorated bicycles. Many will be wearing patriotic outfits.... as well as their pets. There will be the world's shortest parade and many fun, kid-oriented carnival events.
I will buy a t-shirt.
I see some of my neighbors once a year.
This is the day.