It was a glorious Fourth in Steamboat Springs, even though the extreme fire danger all over the state meant there were no fireworks of any kind.  Kids could not even have sparklers. But the whole community and a crowd of visitors turned out for the parade, ski jumping (yes, summer ski jumping!) and rodeo.

The parade had a western flavor, complete with horses and dogs:

At Droel Orthodontics, we salute our many patients, friends and family who have served in our country’s armed forces.  We thank them all for protecting our freedom to celebrate this grand American holiday!