Located about two hours from us is the historic little waterfront town of Reedville, Virginia, well-known for its menhaden fishing industry. Let me tell ya: that little town celebrates Independence Day.
Motor Man and I discovered the holiday festivities a few years ago when we just happened to visit Reedville during the first week of July. There are many old homes in the town, and almost everyone of them is decorated for the Fourth.
This beautiful old Victorian is our favorite.
Last year, we invited our friends, Bill and Doris, to join us on our annual trip. We ate lunch at The Crazy Crab, a casual little restaurant right on the waterfront.
It was the first time that our visit was on the day of Reedville’s Fourth of July parade.
It was your typical small-town America parade. There were military vehicles.
Vintage cars and street rods.
And, of course, a reminder of why we celebrate the holiday.
Hope you’re all decked out in red, white and blue, Reedville. Motor Man and I will be there soon!
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Have a blast! 😉
Sounds like a typical small-town 4th of July celebration. Hilton used to have a parade on Main Street but have no idea if they still do it. A reminder of their once small-town status. Have fun!
So festive! Love the houses ~ enjoy!
Look at those houses! Too bad we all don’t celebrate with such gusto!
what a great town tradition. enjoy!
What a wonderful place to be on July 4. A kind of Christmas in July…everything is decorated!
Looked up menhaden…also called Western Atlantic herring…I learn so much online.
This looks like the perfect place to celebrate the 4th…and live. I love those houses! Have a wonderful time againt his year!
Looks like they REALLY know how to do it for the 4th! Some of those houses are perfect for it …. Enjoy!
We drive by that little town all the time. Next time we’ll go check it out. What a cute little town!
this looks really fun!! i love these cute little towns!!!
Loved this little town. They really know how to put on the 4th of July. Enjoyed being with you too. I learned so much about sunglasses!!!
You wrote about a wonderful area. When I was working for the telephone company, I dispatched the men on troubles all over this area (the Northern Neck). One of the men told me they used this menhaden fish in cosmetics and misscellaneous other things. Zapata-Haynie was the company that processed the fish. They had a fleet of airplanes that spotted the fish for the trawlers and they would go out and catch big nets of them. I don’t think they were good for eating..I don’t know if I ever used their product or not……………………jj
I’m glad to see Independence Day truly celebrated. I think we’ve lost a lot of our spirit in some areas.