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The 4th of July is always a special day. The staunchest terrorist cannot assuage his enjoyment of a sunny day, American flags, beer and fireworks. The 2008 Sonoma 4th of July Parade was no different. The winos and families intermingled with surprising comfort and familiarity, perhaps a result of the small town feel of the city. For high resolution photos from the 2008 Sonoma Fourth of July Parade on 7/4 visit myspace.com/bayareashows

Getting alcohol and food was not a problem. We began festivities at Steiner’s bar. On the television, Kobayashi and Chestnut faced off in a competition of hot dog gluttony. Unfortunately, the monkey on my right informed me that the spectacle was a rerun, and told me the eventual victor, but I did not enlighten my fellow compatriots. Their senseless and raucous excitement did not deserve to be deflated over something so trivial. So I sipped my bloody mary and waited for the next pleasant distraction.

The Little Fiddlers Band headlined the Sonoma 4th of July Parade. Their comprehensive ensemble was a nice touch to the festivities, as were the vintage automobiles and extravagant floats. We next settled in the park to kick around the soccer ball. When the ball careened off the outstretched foot of a mother holding two baby carriages, shouting soccer mom at her felt completely appropriate. Being labeled a soccer mom is the greatest tribute a mother could receive.

What is a Fourth of July parade without politics? Laurie Gallian, who is running for Sonoma City Council, was out on the stump at the 2008 Sonoma 4th of July Parade.

Then Rage Against the Machine performed. No, that’s a lie. But as are Rage concerts, the 2008 Sonoma 4th of July Parade was spirited and loud. Congrats to the event organizers for creating such an unruly celebration. For high resolution photographs from the 2008 Sonoma 4th of July Parade on 7/4 visit myspace.com/bayareashows

Review by Jason Alyesh

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