Arlington's Lyon Village Tradition Rides On
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Arlington's Lyon Village Tradition Rides On

Lynne and Larry Pilot, residents of the Lyon Village neighborhood since 1969, are helping carry the red, white and blue banner stretching across the street at the beginning of the Fourth of July parade. Their daughter, Tracy, and grandchildren, Grace and Carter Perkins, are here from Richmond to celebrate the day and their memories. Lynne Pilot said, “There are some other grandchildren here somewhere." Her daughter says she remembers riding her bicycle in this parade many years ago.

Lynne and Larry Pilot, residents of the Lyon Village neighborhood since 1969, are helping carry the red, white and blue banner stretching across the street at the beginning of the Fourth of July parade. Their daughter, Tracy, and grandchildren, Grace and Carter Perkins, are here from Richmond to celebrate the day and their memories. Lynne Pilot said, “There are some other grandchildren here somewhere." Her daughter says she remembers riding her bicycle in this parade many years ago. Photo by Shirley Ruhe.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

Twins Harper and Alexis Phalen settle in their little red wagon waiting for the go-ahead signal at the Lyon Village parade Tuesday, July 4, with their Banter Bulldogge, Hawk, and their parents Colin and Audra.

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

A green Triumph TR6 and an Indian Scout motorcycle join the line of antique vehicles waiting to open the Fourth of July parade at Lyon Village on Tuesday. The parade began at Highland Street promptly at 11 a.m.

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

A shout goes out, "Here comes the music man," as the "Stars and Stripes Forever" blares out of a boom box attached to a man's back. The music signals the advance of the parade as it disappears down the block and around the corner.

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

Smoke circles down the side street as the Indian Scout motorcycle engine revs up and heads to join the other antique vehicles at the beginning of the Lyon Village neighborhood Fourth of July parade. They are followed by red, white and blue dressed-up children riding bikes and bemused dogs decked out in hats and ribbons.

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