The annual 4th of July parade was a tradition in Aramco camps. Follow the links below to see Independence Day festivities through the years. "It’s not a parade without a marching band and majorettes high-stepping down King’s Road. After WWII, the camp put on a parade and big event every 4th of July." (excerpt from Willard's World.)
![Celebrating 4th of July Through the Years](https://aramcoexpats.com/media/1595/th_willards-world-4.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=500&height=286&rnd=132891034750000000)
"It’s not a parade without a marching band and majorettes high stepping down King’s Road. After WW II, the camp put on a parade and big event every 4th of July."
Gymkhana in Saudi Arabia: Part 8 of Distant Arabia
![Celebrating 4th of July Through the Years](https://aramcoexpats.com/media/4521/th_distant-arabia_p08.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=500&height=286&rnd=132260171240000000)
"Distant Arabia Video Series Part 8 - Gymkhana in Saudi Arabia -Filmed by Aramcon Dean Cantrell in the mid-60s this clip opens with a mare and her filly. At 0:20 riders from the Hobby Farm pass in a 4th of July parade."