Summer Stock Parades & Traffic
June 7th, 2009 by Leora
Memorial Day in the U.S.A. is often a signal of the beginning of summer. What do you think of as a sign of summer’s start? I liked how this one marching girl from New Brunswick smiled at me as she passed us at the annual Memorial Day Parade in Highland Park.
I saw this photo of a kid with a big beach ball marching in the Israel Day Parade in New York City in honor of Tel Aviv, and I thought of Robin, who lives in Tel Aviv, and her summer stock meme. Another group had a sign that read “Life’s a Beach.” So is that what life is like in Tel Aviv, Robin?
Summer in New Jersey can also mean traffic. Here we are, stuck in traffic on the way to Sandy Hook. My son’s friend wanted to know why I was taking photos of traffic. My kids don’t ask; they know their mom.
So, is it all worth it? These folks on the beach seem to think so. Note: these beach photos were taken in April, on the first extra warm day of the year. Thankfully, the rest of the spring hasn’t been quite this warm.
For more summer fun, visit Robin’s Summer Stock Sunday.
Since I work in the school system the last day of work signals summer for me – only two more weeks to go! Whoo-hoo! Thanks for stopping by
ahhhhh – traffic to Sandy Hook! I know it well, along with the impossibility of getting home to NJ on a Friday
love the smiling girl
America is a melting pot – so many different people – it is like parade every day
Nice beach you have there. I liked the traffic photo the most – hope I don’t catch myself participating in one 
These are fabulous …
You are not far from where my Summer Stock photo was taken . Stone Harbor, NJ
What lovely photos, and slices of summer life in NJ.
Thank you for sharing.
Ahh yes, I spent many hours sitting in Sandy Hook traffic as a child – and yes, it WAS worth it.
Those yellow t-shirts are good fun, it really does feel like a 4 month beach party sometimes, there’s just something to knowing that every single day will be beautifully hot and sunny, all summer long. You can’t help but get into the summer spirit. Love the kid’s yellow shades too
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Great shots, Leora! That’s just what summer is like here in Queens and out in Jones Beach for us!
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Parades are awesome! We have one right by my house every 4th of July and I just love seeing everyone lined up the streets cheering everyone go by and dancing to the marching bands! Traffic is always a problem here in Chicago, too. Something is always under construction in the summertime and it’s impossible to get anywhere!!!
I like to go to the beach but I prefer it when it’s not too crowded. Great shots.
I think of Memorial day as the start of summer as we can get a frost well into the end of May..
Aaaah yes, parades are definitely a thing of Summer! Great series!
Memorial Day always signals summer for me.
The capture of the smiling little girl is precious. She found just where to look.
Wonderful shots to signify summer Leora!
You have stirred up memories of when i was growing up, inspiring and to get out with family and friends to live and create memories … thank you
Who doesnt love a parade!
ahhhh, the beach.
Leora these are great right down to the traffic (lends to the authenticity of Summer)keep posting like this all summer!
That would require my daughter and I coming to an agreement on where to go. Ha. She started making fun of nature hikes and rose gardens recently.