After seeing the lights in Gatlinburg (this past Friday's post), we drove to the nearby area of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to park and walk around Patriot Park. We had been to this park before a few years ago (with Judy and Charlie)---but there were some different light displays this year... They usually keep some 'old favorites' at the park--but they add new displays each year... Here are some of the displays we saw this year. You can enlarge the pictures to 16x10 by clicking on the photos.
The picture above shows a great depiction of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima by our MARINES. To the left is an ARMY tank.
Since they were honoring all of the branches of the armed forces, this picture shows a NAVY Aircraft Carrier in the center. And--you can see the airplane to your left --representing the AIR FORCE.
This picture shows a COAST GUARD Cutter. I loved seeing the details in these wonderful light displays.
AND here is a better picture showing the airplane belonging to the AIR FORCE.
These next two pictures are displays that are at the park every year... This Paddlewheeler represents life along the big rivers here in the USA.
And this neat display shows a Plantation Home beside the Live Oak trees, complete with Spanish Moss.. I visited some plantations like this one in southern Lousiana. (Ever been to Oak Alley?????) Wow!!!
Finally, here is one more picture showing my favorite this year, the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima... AND---if you look above the flag, you will see a gorgeous "almost-full" moon shining over us!!!! How AWESOME is that!!!!
Hope you enjoyed our photos from Patriot Park this year.... God Bless AMERICA and God Bless our TROOPS.
Have a wonderful day!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
