Members of Marine Corps League Detachment 1391 drove to Chappell Hill, which in south Washington County, to participate in the Independence Day parade. | The parade began with the firing of an 18 lb. cannon. | ||
The first entry was Patriot Guard motorcycle group, escorting the colors. | The Brazos Valley Marine Corps League entry in the parade was two pickup trucks loaded with members and member families. | ||
BVMCL entry was greeted with cheers from the crowd. | Members enjoyed waving and throwing candy to the children in the crowd. | ||
A number of entries came from other counties in the Brazos Valley, like this one from Hempstead. | The parade also included a number of entries from other veterans groups, like this one from the Submarine Veterans. |