浸透了传统：7月四日在Token Creek乐趣（照片）

探访野生水枪之战，这是7月四日游行的象征性小溪！查看照片，并感受到这个独特的庆祝活动的飞溅。

The Token Creek Fourth of July parade isn't your average small-town celebration; it's a full-blown water war! For years, this quirky tradition has drawn crowds armed with water guns, ready to drench anyone and everyone in sight. Think floats blasting paradegoers and crowds retaliating with equal enthusiasm. It's a spectacle you have to see (and feel) to believe!

象征性小溪7月四日游行不是您的平均小镇庆祝活动；这是一场全面的水战！多年以来，这种古怪的传统吸引了装有水枪的人群，准备浸透任何人和所有人。认为Floats以同等的热情爆炸游行者和人群进行报复。这是您必须看到（并感到）相信的奇观！

The Biggest Little Parade in the World

世界上最大的小游行

They call it the "Biggest Little Parade in the World," and the name fits. What started as a small neighborhood gathering over 40 years ago has exploded into a community-wide extravaganza. Ryan Pertzborn, one of the organizers, notes it's a time to appreciate the military and the land, but let's be real, it's mostly about the water guns.

他们称其为“世界上最大的小游行”，名字适合。最初40年前的一个小社区聚会开始爆发到社区范围内的盛会。组织者之一瑞安·佩茨伯恩（Ryan Pertzborn）指出，现在是时候欣赏军队和土地的时候了，但让我们成为现实，主要是关于水枪。

A Watery Wonderland

水仙境

Temperatures soaring into the high 80s? No problem! The Token Creek parade offers the perfect solution: a refreshing soak. Attendees come prepared, sporting swimsuits and armed with everything from squirt guns to hoses. James Gould, a parade route resident, says it best: "The street is literally a river running down it by the end of the parade.”

温度飙升至80年代？没问题！ Token Creek Parade提供了完美的解决方案：令人耳目一新的浸泡。与会者做好准备，运动泳衣，并配备从喷枪到软管的一切。游行路线的居民詹姆斯·古尔德（James Gould）说：“这条街实际上是一条河流在游行结束时沿着河流下来的河流。”

More Than Just a Water Fight

不仅仅是一场水战

Beyond the aquatic chaos, the parade features classic Fourth of July elements. There's candy, music, and a general sense of community spirit. WMTV’s sports anchor Mike “Jocko” Jacques even MC’ed the event, drawing folks from as far away as Ireland and Belgium! Plus, there's a Kid’s Decorated Vehicle Contest and a bucket raffle, adding to the festive atmosphere.

除了混乱之外，游行还包括经典的七月四日元素。有糖果，音乐和一般的社区精神。 WMTV的体育主播Mike“ Jocko” Jacques甚至麦克（Mc）举办了比赛，吸引了远至爱尔兰和比利时的人们！另外，还有一个孩子装饰的车辆竞赛和一个水桶抽奖活动，增添了节日气氛。

Why It Works

为什么起作用

Token Creek resident Adam Palm sums it up perfectly: “everyone prepares” to get soaked. It’s an accepted, even celebrated, part of the tradition. This shared experience creates a unique bond, making the Fourth of July parade a true representation of small-town America. As attendee Zach Schoenderger put it, “Everybody coming together, celebrating together – it’s huge.” The pictures don't lie!

Token Creek居民Adam Palm完美地总结了它：“每个人都准备”浸泡。这是传统的公认，甚至被庆祝的一部分。这种共同的经历创造了独特的联系，使7月四日游行成为小镇美国的真正代表。正如与会者扎克·舒恩德格（Zach Schoenderger）所说：“每个人聚在一起，庆祝 - 这是巨大的。”图片不撒谎！

My Take

我的看法

Honestly, this sounds like the most fun you can have on the Fourth of July. Who needs fireworks when you can have a water gun fight with the whole town? It’s quirky, it’s refreshing, and it’s undeniably memorable. Seeing photos of kids armed with water guns, adults laughing as they get drenched, and the sheer volume of water being sprayed is something else. I'm pretty sure that Sarah Elmer winning her fourth frozen t-shirt contest in a row is a sign of how special the parade is.

老实说，这听起来像是您在7月4日可以玩的最有趣的。当您可以与整个城镇进行水枪战斗时，谁需要烟火？它很古怪，令人耳目一新，而且不可否认地令人难忘。看到武装水上枪，成年人在湿透时大笑的照片，喷水的大量是另外一回事。我很确定莎拉·埃尔默（Sarah Elmer）连续赢得了她的第四次冷冻T恤比赛，这表明游行有多特别。

So, next Fourth of July, ditch the barbecue and head to Token Creek. Just remember to bring your water gun and a good sense of humor – you're gonna get wet!

因此，下一个7月4日，抛弃烧烤，前往Token Creek。只需记住带上水枪和幽默感 - 您会弄湿！