Crestone marks Fourth of July

The color guard begins the Independence Day parade in Crestone.

Local legend Frank Bauder is the grand marshal of Crestone’s Fourth of July parade.

Unique to Crestone, parade entrants promote flowers and fellowship, pictured above and below.

Making their annual musical appearance in Crestone’s Fourth of July parade is the Cosmic Kazoo Band.

Traditionally Crestonian, the Crestoner appears in every July 4th parade.

The message of this parade entry in Crestone runs strong and true, "God Bless America.

All models of transportation rolled through Crestone's streets on the Fourth.