My childhood Fourth of July memories are from a neighborhood picnic.

It was on a hill that served as a natural amphitheater for fireworks after dark.

Our little neighborhood was sandwiched between two dorm complexes for Washington State University in Pullman. Back in those days, Pullman didn't have an official fireworks display, as I remember. It was all homegrown little gatherings.

Out in the little town of Johnson, south of Pullman, was a quaint little parade that still takes place these days. I only remember being at that parade once, during my college years when I was back in Pullman for summer break.

The little neighborhood picnic that, I remember more often, continued (I think) into the 1980s. I remember it from the 1960s to the 70s.

The area that was like a stage with the other WSU buildings in the background.

My picture of a Vesuvius Fountain. Little fireworks from Safe and Sane that were sold at a fireworks stand.

Picture, from my brother Bill's collection taken during one of the potlucks.