Paso Robles Houses Decorated for July Fourth

As I drove home from a dentist appointment today, three days after the Fourth of July, I was struck by several remaining displays of the colors after the holiday. I'm not sure if these houses always display the flag or the decorations or if they were just up for Independence Day.

I loved seeing this Victorian house, so typical of many in this section of downtown Paso Robles. This one is on Olive. Many of the homes were flying flags.

This one may have been decorated just for the Fourth. The actual flags on the other houses may fly every  day, as several in my own neighborhood do.

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Have you ever decorated for Independence Day? Amazon has some interesting decorations if you want to get a head start for next year. I rather like this one.

 Uncle Sam Inflatable Yard Decoration

Independence Day at Sculpterra

In my opinion, if you aren't spending the Fourth of July afternoon with your extended family or at a city park with your kids, the place to be is Sculpterra Winery, surrounded by trees, vineyards, sculpture, and neighbors. It a place for those who want an adult celebration without the sack races and egg throwing. You will hear music and inspiring patriotic speeches from community leaders. There is food and drink. There is also the opportunity to relax and converse with your neighbors and friends.

Independence Day at Sculpterra, 2014

This photo came from the  2014 party. We also attended in 2013 and  2016. We are very thankful that Dr. Warren Frankel has invited the community to come and celebrate what is special about the United States of America even as we thoughtfully consider what we can do to preserve a heritage which many people today aren't even aware of. The party is usually from noon to four on July 4. If you're not busy, come. Just bring yourself, maybe a friend, your sunscreen, and your American spirit.

Thomas Jefferson Quote on Liberty and Tyranny by FamousQuotes


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