2010 Severna Park
Independence Day Parade
(Monday, July 5)
This is a tradition for Jing Ying Institute and a test of willpower and endurance for our students! As we march, we carry our banner, perform Lion Dance, pull the drums, play the drums, cymbals and gong, perform with weapons and perform empty hand techniques. We give our all for the crowd and they seem to appreciate our efforts. I don't think any group works harder than our students! Everyone helps out. People take turns playing the lion (definitely a hot job!), performing, pouring water on each other to keep cool and handing out trinkets to the crowd.
All students and family members are invited to march in the parade. Join us at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church on Benfield Rd no later than 9:30 am (you can arrive as early at 8). You will not be able to park at the church. Park nearby in the neighborhood and walk over. The parade is scheduled to start at 10 and will end at Cypress Creek Park. There will be a festival at the park until 1:30 pm. There will be lots of food, entertainment, activities and more. Jing Ying will demonstrate (usually somewhere between noon and 1 pm). Bring your bathing suit and join us at the Community Center Pool for some swimming afterwards.
Photos from a previous year
The wait begins
Almost to the street
And we're off!
The Lion entertains the crowd
Warming up the crowd at Cypress Creek Park
The lions kick off the demo
Jose with Southern Fist
Glen with Spear
Temple with tricks
Billy with Shaolin Fist
Mike with mantis
Quest with tricks
Aaron with short staff
Phoenix with tricks
Thomas and Erik with Dragon Fist
Shifu with Monkey Staff
Demo is over - time to hit the pool!
Taking a break after the long march and resting up for the demo
See photos from other years:
2003 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2004 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2005 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2006 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2007 Severna Park Independence Day Parade