The Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors.
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Communities across the country lined up on main streets on July 4 and Corrales was no exception.
The village has for decades celebrated the holiday with a parade down Corrales Road. The route this year went from Target Road to Double S Road. The parade again drew a crowd of thousands.
One unique aspect of the Corrales parade is the presence of “wet” and “dry” floats.
The “wet” floats are so named because riders on them sprayed spectators with water??, quite a relief on a hot summer day. They started about 15 minutes after the dry floats, Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Siverts said, to give those who don’t want to be splashed time to take cover.
For those who find the spraying inadequate for their water-fun needs, the Corrales Pool, 500 Jones Road, was open to the public, free of charge.
Parade entries included a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors.
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Even the chickens got to participate in the parade. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids walking away with candy thrown to them from the floats. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico Newsthe Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Splish, splash, Corrales has a blast: A ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ 4th of July celebration
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Communities across the country lined up on main streets on July 4 and Corrales was no exception.
The village has for decades celebrated the holiday with a parade down Corrales Road. The route this year went from Target Road to Double S Road. The parade again drew a crowd of thousands.
One unique aspect of the Corrales parade is the presence of “wet” and “dry” floats.
The “wet” floats are so named because riders on them sprayed spectators with water??, quite a relief on a hot summer day. They started about 15 minutes after the dry floats, Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Siverts said, to give those who don’t want to be splashed time to take cover.
For those who find the spraying inadequate for their water-fun needs, the Corrales Pool, 500 Jones Road, was open to the public, free of charge.
Parade entries included a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors.
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Even the chickens got to participate in the parade. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids walking away with candy thrown to them from the floats. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd.
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
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