And even if you're not Canadian you can be an honorary one for this July 1st. : )
At 151 years young there will be celebrations across the country in little towns and hamlets as well as the big cities. Including, if you're lucky, a glimpse of the Mounties (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) new (ish) balloon of the iconic red serge clad rider and classic dark black-brown coat of his trusty steed.
One of the prettiest balloons I've ever seen and such an icon Canadian image.
And to our neighbors to the south, I wish you a Happy 4th of July!
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